JAMES A TURNER INC
USDOT 521961 • 3469 BETHLEHEM PIKE, SOUDERTON, PA, 18964
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9906955 | ON FILE | Oct 3, 2013 | Aug 23, 2025 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9906955 | ON FILE | Oct 3, 2013 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000006512 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000006511 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPO9402394-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO9402394-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-1049P269 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05156101 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | CPO9451435 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO9451435 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPJ000000644 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2007 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPJ000000644 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2007 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0022681 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0022681 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2006 | Oct 3, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0022681 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2006 | Oct 3, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0021236 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0021236 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25006A | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2004 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP25006A | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2004 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0018134 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 3, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0018134 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 3, 2004 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA2838944 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2002 | Oct 3, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 39MS LD4243 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 1995 | Oct 3, 2003 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 565 0369 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1995 | Oct 3, 2002 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA201563003 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 1995 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMC 95 65 50 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 1994 | Feb 10, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9906955 | CARGO | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9906955 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000006512 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000006511 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9402394-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO9402394-00 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05156101 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-1049P269 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9451435 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9451435 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000644 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000644 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0022681 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0022681 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0022681 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0021236 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2006 | Oct 3, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0021236 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2006 | Oct 3, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25006A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25006A | CARGO | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018134 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2004 | Oct 3, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018134 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2004 | Oct 3, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA2838944 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 3, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 39MS LD4243 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 3, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 565 0369 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2002 | Oct 3, 2002 |
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC 95 65 50 | CARGO | Feb 10, 1996 | Feb 10, 1996 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA201563003 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (31 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2025 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2025 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2011 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2011 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2010 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2010 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2008 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2008 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2007 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2007 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2006 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2006 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2005 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2005 |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC171395 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 29, 1984 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.415(b) | Cargo tank test or inspection markings | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3003 N | ...321189 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | INTERSTATE 0095 S | ...661676 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Oct 13, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIDLEY PARK BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0095 N | ...740032 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA | INTERSTATE 0076 W | ...319441 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Mar 11, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1015 S | ...320890 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | INTERSTATE 0076 W | ...423975 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Sep 24, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0309 S | ...851587 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Jun 3, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0563 N | ...274834 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| May 19, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0476 S | ...233290 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WILMINGTON | MLK JR BLVD @ S MARKET ST | ...473531 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0322 W | ...667707 | JAMES A TURNER INC |
| May 9, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2012 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2012 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2010 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2006 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2005 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2005 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events