THE JAMES COMPANY INC

DBA: BAILEY MONUMENT & VAULT CO

USDOT 388254 Active CORPORATION Based in WAYCROSS, GA

THE JAMES COMPANY INC is a corporation based in WAYCROSS, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 388254. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 1 driver, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 Overview

THE JAMES COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Waycross, GA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (3) and FL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Isuzu, Freightliner, and Homecraft are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 25.0% vs 6.7% +18.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
2125 MINNESOTA AVE
WAYCROSS, GA 31503
Phone: 9122838454
Registration
USDOT 388254
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 16,000 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% 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 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
25%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 3 1 33.3% Oct 3, 2025
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% May 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 2
Isuzu 2
Freightliner 1
Homecraft 1
Homemade T 1
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85964551 Oct 3, 2025 GA 3 ENIGMA GA
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI Yes
85265100 Jul 13, 2025 GA 3 ENIGMA GA
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSR No
84714671 May 16, 2025 GA 3 MOULTRIE GA
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84650623 May 9, 2025 FL 3 YULEE FL
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP No
80431628 Nov 15, 2023 GA 1 OCILLA GA
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
15 393.9B-LTSO, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LRLI Yes
78503286 Apr 27, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
21 393.23, 396.3(a)(1), 393.128(b)(1) Yes
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ENIGMA GA GA 2 1
YULEE FL FL 1 0
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR GA 1 1
MOULTRIE GA GA 1 0
OCILLA GA GA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.128(b)(1) Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.19 Hazard warning signal inoperable Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.23 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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Frequently asked questions about THE JAMES COMPANY INC

Is THE JAMES COMPANY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. THE JAMES COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 388254 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 THE JAMES COMPANY INC's safety rating?
THE JAMES COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has THE JAMES COMPANY INC had?
6 roadside inspections are on file for THE JAMES COMPANY 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 THE JAMES COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate?
THE JAMES COMPANY INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (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 THE JAMES COMPANY INC based?
THE JAMES COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2125 MINNESOTA AVE, WAYCROSS, Georgia 31503. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does THE JAMES COMPANY INC have valid operating authority?
THE JAMES COMPANY INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does THE JAMES COMPANY INC operate?
THE JAMES COMPANY INC self-reports 2 power units and 1 driver 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 THE JAMES COMPANY INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for THE JAMES COMPANY INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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