JAMES DOWNS LLC
USDOT 2632465 • 3901 SE BAKER RD, MAYSVILLE, MO, 64469
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-916447 | REVOKED | Aug 21, 2017 | Sep 28, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP77199A | ON FILE | Sep 7, 2022 | Dec 11, 2023 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP77199A | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2022 | Nov 4, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 83984001 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2021 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000841523 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2017 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-187131-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS064921 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2016 | May 2, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS064921 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A24700087 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2015 | Jun 4, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP77199A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP77199A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2023 | Nov 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 83984001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2021 | Oct 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000841523 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-187131-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS064921 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2017 | May 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS064921 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | A24700087 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2016 | Jun 4, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-916447 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-916447 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC916447 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 8, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC916447 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 30, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 28, 2021 |
| MC916447 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2017 |
| MC916447 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2016 |
| MC916447 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2016 |
| MC916447 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2015 | REVOKED | Aug 21, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 7 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION | 22 | ...285408 | JAMES DOWNS LLC |
| Nov 29, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | 2800 BLK I 80 W | ...M94841 | JAMES DOWNS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records