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JAMES EXPRESS LLC

DAYTON, OH

USDOT 2524353 Active Based in DAYTON, OH

JAMES EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in DAYTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2524353. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

JAMES EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Dayton, OH. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
8
Drivers
8
Inspections
17
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC876648
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 225% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and MI (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

23.1% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (47.4% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 5 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jan 18, 2025 (485 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 15.4% vs 6.7% +8.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.46 vs 1.80 -0.34
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
Serves 126,293 carriers
Location & Contact
100 PROSPERITY DR
DAYTON, OH 45426
Phone: 6032645557
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2524353
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 950,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,869 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
15.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +30 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
9 violations
1 OOS · 11.1%
Unsafe Driving
8 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 3 1 33.3% Nov 13, 2025
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Sep 7, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 2 2 100.0% Mar 9, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 2 0 0.0% Dec 25, 2025
Michigan (MI) 2 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Apr 22, 2025
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% Oct 24, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 10
Freightliner 6
Reitnouer 4
Wilson 3
Bens 2
Benson Tru 1
Rntr 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87462283 Dec 25, 2025 NM 3 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL9826 · 4V4NC9EH0MN240825
0 — No
86325823 Nov 13, 2025 CA 3 —
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXB5212 · 4V4NC9EJ7LN230245
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86313209 Nov 12, 2025 NM 1 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL9826 · 4V4NC9EH0MN240825
0 — No
85737062 Sep 9, 2025 MI 3 SB I-75 @ I-275
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL9826 · 4V4NC9EH0MN240825
0 — No
85744663 Sep 7, 2025 IN 3 TERRE HAUTE IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL9826 · 4V4NC9EH0MN240825
0 — No
85413115 Aug 4, 2025 CA 1 COTTONWOOD CVEF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL1633 · 3AKJHHDR2LSLS5348
0 — No
84864174 Jun 3, 2025 MI 3 mi-i-75-s/b-&-springwell
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWB9139 · 3AKJHHDR5LSLJ2691
1 392.2-SLL No
84475039 Apr 22, 2025 SD 3 TILFORD SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXB5212 · 4V4NC9EJ7LN230245
1 395.24 No
84344324 Apr 7, 2025 CA 2 ca-i-680-nb-@-andrade-rd
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL1633 · 3AKJHHDR2LSLS5348
4 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEWG3 Yes
84114298 Mar 9, 2025 AZ 2 BUCKEYE AZ
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWG7108 · 4V4NC9EH8PN609340
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLS3 Yes
83867122 Feb 10, 2025 AZ 3 BENSON AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWB9139 · 3AKJHHDR5LSLJ2691
7 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24 Yes
83376441 Dec 6, 2024 IN 3 WEST TERRE HAUTE IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWG7107 · 4V4NC9EH3PN609343
2 392.2-SLLS3, 395.24 No
83009128 Oct 24, 2024 UT 3 BRIGHAM CITY UT
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL1633 · 3AKJHHDR2LSLS5348
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
81186770 Mar 22, 2024 MI 3 mi-sb-i-75-@-king
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWE9602 · 4V4NC9EJ7LN230245
2 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 Yes
80632347 Jan 17, 2024 CA 3 —
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWB9139 · 3AKJHHDR5LSLJ2691
1 392.2 No
79078427 Jul 5, 2023 CA 3 WEST COVINA
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWV7614 · 4V4NC9EH5PN611269
1 392.2 No
78529423 May 3, 2023 NM 2 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL9826 · 4V4NC9EH0MN240825
0 — No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0001335260 Mar 26, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD18A0447933 Mar 21, 2018 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC876648
Active
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View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 7, 2014 MC876648-P CPL PERMIT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0736260 BIPD/Primary Jan 18, 2024 Jan 18, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA 3230666 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2015 Jan 18, 2024 REPLACED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 3230666 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2014 Aug 1, 2015 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 18, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  2. Jan 18, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  3. Aug 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Aug 7, 2014
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY NM 3 0
BENSON AZ AZ 1 1
BUCKEYE AZ AZ 1 1
COTTONWOOD CVEF CA 1 0
WEST COVINA CA 1 0
TERRE HAUTE IN IN 1 0
WEST TERRE HAUTE IN IN 1 0
SB I-75 @ I-275 MI 1 0
TILFORD SD SD 1 0
BRIGHAM CITY UT UT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 4 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify JAMES EXPRESS LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JAMES EXPRESS LLC

Is JAMES EXPRESS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JAMES EXPRESS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2524353 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JAMES EXPRESS LLC's safety rating? ▾
JAMES EXPRESS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JAMES EXPRESS LLC had? ▾
17 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES EXPRESS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JAMES EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JAMES EXPRESS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is JAMES EXPRESS LLC based? ▾
JAMES EXPRESS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 100 PROSPERITY DR, DAYTON, Ohio 45426. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JAMES EXPRESS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JAMES EXPRESS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC876648). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JAMES EXPRESS LLC operate? ▾
JAMES EXPRESS LLC self-reports 8 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JAMES EXPRESS LLC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JAMES EXPRESS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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