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JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC

USDOT 383663 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN NICHOLS Company officer 2: CRIS NICHOLS Machinery / Large Objects Dry Bulk Construction Based in KALAMAZOO, MI Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Apr 1, 2021
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN NICHOLS
Company officer 2: CRIS NICHOLS
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk, Construction
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TruckCodex risk summary — JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC (USDOT 383663)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JOHN NICHOLS (Company officer); CRIS NICHOLS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/383663/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49747 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 383663
In FMCSA records since Feb 28, 1990 (~36y)
MC / docket MC456049
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN NICHOLS
Company officer 2 CRIS NICHOLS
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk, Construction
Fleet size 21 units
Drivers 21
Annual mileage 290,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (269) 385-3311
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2516 MILLER RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 383663
In FMCSA records since Feb 28, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 290,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.33 vs 1.80 -1.47
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 12 0 0
Trailers 29 0 0
Trucks 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 14 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 2 0 2
Crash reports 0 2 0 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
21
Drivers
21
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
14 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC is a corporation based in KALAMAZOO, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 383663. 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 21 power units and 21 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kalamazoo, MI. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MI (2) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Custom ass, Ford, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 49,747 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 49,747 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 49,747 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 3 1 33.3% Jul 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Custom Ass 1
Ford 1
Freightliner 1
Stoughton 1
Towr 1
Trkg 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88430117 Jul 16, 2026 MI 1 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC78295 · 1XKDD40X7JJ223324
10 393.207F-SDAS, 393.75G-TAOW, 393.207F-SASMD Yes
86818087 Jan 15, 2026 MI 2 COLDWATER SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC34835 · 1XKDD40X5JJ223323
1 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
85802434 Sep 16, 2025 MI 3 ROADSIDE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI DE92670 · 1FT7W2BT5NEC21054
0 — No
81990090 Jun 24, 2024 IN 1 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3406065 · 3AKJHLDV3RDUN2378
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003736789 Jan 23, 2026 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003686884 Dec 19, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002737733 Nov 20, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001986686 Mar 29, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901104254 Feb 20, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0009797166 Sep 12, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0166051358 Apr 21, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0008740328 Sep 13, 2013 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0008317914 Apr 2, 2012 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0006996111 May 3, 2008 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0006702941 May 3, 2007 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0005764636 Sep 22, 2004 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI004557275A Nov 4, 2002 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI002172336B Apr 26, 2002 MI 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC456049
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 30, 2012 MC456049-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S 2418667 91X $750,000 Apr 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S2418667 BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2021 Apr 1, 2021 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 041 72 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2017 Feb 22, 2021 REPLACED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A 3232236 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2016 Jan 1, 2017 REPLACED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A 3232236 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2016 Apr 13, 2017 CANCELLED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A 3232236 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2015 Jan 1, 2016 CANCELLED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A 3158002 BIPD/Primary — Nov 30, 2012 Jan 1, 2015 REPLACED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A 3158002 BIPD/Primary — Nov 30, 2012 Feb 4, 2015 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA0336628 BIPD/Primary — Sep 17, 2009 Nov 30, 2012 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA0336628 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2003 Sep 17, 2009 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  2. Feb 22, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  3. Apr 13, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  4. Mar 24, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jan 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  6. Jan 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  7. Feb 4, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  8. Jan 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  9. Nov 30, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Nov 30, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  11. Sep 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  12. May 21, 2003
    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
CHESTERTON IN IN 1 0
COLDWATER SCALE MI 1 0
ROADSIDE MI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC

  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 E FULTON & SONS INC

Is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 383663 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 E FULTON & SONS INC's safety rating? ▾
JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC 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 E FULTON & SONS INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC 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 E FULTON & SONS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC based? ▾
JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2516 MILLER RD, KALAMAZOO, Michigan 49001. 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 E FULTON & SONS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC456049). 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 E FULTON & SONS INC operate? ▾
JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC self-reports 21 power units and 21 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 E FULTON & SONS INC had any crashes? ▾
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC 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

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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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