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JAMES A TURNER INC

SOUDERTON, PA

USDOT 521961 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JAMES A TURNER General Freight Building Materials Liquids / Gases Dry Bulk Based in SOUDERTON, PA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 3, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JAMES A TURNER
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Liquids / Gases, Dry Bulk
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — JAMES A TURNER INC (USDOT 521961)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JAMES A TURNER (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/521961/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44379 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 521961
In FMCSA records since May 4, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket MC171395
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JAMES A TURNER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Liquids / Gases, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 23
Annual mileage 4,076,038 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (215) 723-6250
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3469 BETHLEHEM PIKE
SOUDERTON, PA 18964
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 521961
In FMCSA records since May 4, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 4,076,038 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 17.6% vs 23.4% -5.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.15 vs 1.80 -0.65
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 23 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 40 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 2 0 2
Tow-away 0 4 0 4
Crash reports 0 4 0 4

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 60 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 33 33 1
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 9.09% 0%
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
23
Drivers
23
Inspections
60
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
17.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
40 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JAMES A TURNER INC is a corporation based in SOUDERTON, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 521961. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 23 drivers, with 60 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. 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

JAMES A TURNER INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 23 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Souderton, PA. Across 40 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.5% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

40 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 111% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (30) and MD (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (61.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Peterbilt, Heil, and Heil co. are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.6% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

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

Compared against 44,379 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,379 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,379 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
23 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
3 OOS · 25.0%
Unknown
2 violations
Hazardous Materials
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 24 1 4.2% Jul 15, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 4 0 0.0% Jun 20, 2025
Maryland (MD) 3 1 33.3% Jan 14, 2026
Delaware (DE) 2 1 50.0% Nov 5, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 47
Heil 35
Spco 3
Trst 3
Cbts 2
Heit 2
Mack 2
Trailstar 2
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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 9 — 2.60 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 — 2.77 3 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (60 rows) View all 60 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88419153 Jul 15, 2026 PA 1 —
KARAVAN TRAILER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Western Star
PA TEMP · 5KTJAECK25PU27662
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.78A-WS No
86995623 Feb 9, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG44388 · 2NPXGGGG00M320890
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86907096 Jan 28, 2026 PA 3 pa-i476-/-northeast-extension-sb
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
PA TEMP · 1NPXGGGG00D423975
0 — No
86898545 Jan 26, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH82446 · 1XPCDP9XXPD851587
0 — No
86811804 Jan 14, 2026 MD 2 DARLINGTON MD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AF23601 · 1NPXGGGG50D473531
1 177.823A-HMPMCM No
86778842 Jan 6, 2026 PA 1 AT SR222 WEIGH STATION
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH42399 · 1XPBDP9X8GD297171
0 — No
86542674 Dec 10, 2025 PA 3 PA
PETERBILT OTHER
PA AH00589 · 2NP2HJ7X0MM684432
1 392.2-SLLCP No
86314368 Nov 12, 2025 PA 3 pa-on-i-476-s-mile-marker-11.7
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH60310 · 1XPCDP9X4SD724844
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86081022 Oct 16, 2025 PA 1 ON I-81 N MM 132 WEIGH STATION
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH26164 · 1XPCDP9X8PD810522
2 393.45D-BAAL, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
85985832 Oct 6, 2025 PA 2 MCADOO PA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH42399 · 1XPBDP9X8GD297171
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
85952687 Oct 1, 2025 PA 3 81 SOUTH AT NUANGOLA WEIGH STA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH42399 · 1XPBDP9X8GD297171
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV No
85544536 Aug 19, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG99900 · 1XPCDP9X8MD740032
2 107.620B-HMAMC, 392.2-SLLS3 No
85016252 Jun 20, 2025 NJ 2 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH42398 · 1XPBD49X4FD290392
0 — No
84988015 Jun 17, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH19630 · 1XPCDP9X7JD457939
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
84950270 Jun 11, 2025 PA 1 SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH47479 · 1XPCDP9X8RD661676
1 393.45D-B No
84950028 Jun 11, 2025 PA 1 I-81 SOUTHBOUND WEIGH STATION
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH19630 · 1XPCDP9X7JD457939
1 393.11A1-CSLRR No
84779735 May 23, 2025 MD 2 DARLINGTON MD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE54361 · 1NPXGGGG60D321189
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 107.620B-HMAMC Yes
84685655 May 15, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH60310 · 1XPCDP9X4SD724844
2 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS4 No
84477048 Apr 22, 2025 NJ 3 AC EXPRESSWAY EAST MP 39
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG99900 · 1XPCDP9X8MD740032
1 392.2-SLLSR No
84029052 Mar 3, 2025 PA 3 ON PERKIOMEN AVE AT ITS INTERS
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH46463 · 1XPCDP9X6RD661675
1 392.2FT No
83947022 Feb 21, 2025 PA 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG03044 · 1XPBDP9X5FD274834
1 393.78A-WS No
83775907 Feb 3, 2025 NJ 2 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH22673 · 1XPCDP9X1ND783533
1 393.11A1-CSLRR No
83646645 Jan 17, 2025 PA 3 PERKIOMENVILLE PA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AF20339 · 1NPXGGGG00D423975
0 — No
83538432 Jan 3, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH28859 · 1XPCDP9X1PD851588
1 392.2-SLLIRP No
83516483 Jan 2, 2025 PA 3 ON BEN FRANKLIN HWY W AT ITS I
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH46463 · 1XPCDP9X6RD661675
3 392.2, 392.2IRP, 392.2RG No
Recent Crashes (40 rows) View all 40 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA600371100X Jan 11, 2026 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA600254000X Jan 2, 2026 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA510268900X Oct 13, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA508740900X Sep 4, 2025 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA402951200X Mar 11, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA311028500X Nov 22, 2023 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA208834800X Sep 24, 2022 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA205171900X Jun 3, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA206312700X May 19, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
DE3021085769 Nov 18, 2021 DE 0 2 No No Injury
PA110907200X Sep 15, 2021 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA805080500X May 9, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0016163437 Mar 14, 2016 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA509763500X Sep 19, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA507120100X Jul 6, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA506450900X Jun 19, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA404719400X Apr 29, 2014 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA212320100X Nov 30, 2012 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0012126104 Jun 28, 2012 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0012064284 Apr 3, 2012 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA009664500X Oct 6, 2010 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0007289227 Nov 8, 2007 NJ 0 3 Yes No Injury
PA609491400X Aug 2, 2006 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA0500523600 Mar 11, 2005 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA510450500X Jan 19, 2005 PA 0 2 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC171395
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 9906955 91X $1,000,000 Oct 3, 2024 On file ACTIVE
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 9906955 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2013 Aug 23, 2025 CANCELLED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 9906955 CARGO — Oct 3, 2013 Aug 23, 2025 CANCELLED
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EAGCD000006512 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2012 Oct 3, 2013 REPLACED
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EAGCD000006511 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2011 Oct 3, 2012 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO9402394-00 CARGO — Oct 3, 2010 Oct 3, 2011 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO9402394-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2010 Oct 3, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA05156101 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2009 Oct 3, 2010 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-1049P269 CARGO — Oct 3, 2009 Oct 3, 2010 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. CPO9451435 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2008 Oct 3, 2009 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. CPO9451435 CARGO — Oct 3, 2008 Oct 3, 2009 REPLACED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY SPJ000000644 CARGO — Oct 3, 2007 Oct 3, 2008 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY SPJ000000644 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2007 Oct 3, 2008 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0022681 CARGO — Oct 3, 2007 Oct 3, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0022681 CARGO — Oct 3, 2006 Oct 3, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0022681 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2006 Oct 3, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0021236 CARGO — Oct 3, 2005 Oct 3, 2006 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0021236 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2005 Oct 3, 2006 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP25006A CARGO — Oct 3, 2004 Oct 3, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP25006A BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2004 Oct 3, 2005 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0018134 CARGO — Oct 3, 2003 Oct 3, 2004 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0018134 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2003 Oct 3, 2004 CANCELLED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA2838944 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2002 Oct 3, 2003 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 39MS LD4243 CARGO — Nov 10, 1995 Oct 3, 2003 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA CA 565 0369 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 1995 Oct 3, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 26, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Aug 23, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Oct 3, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 3, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 6, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Oct 3, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 5, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Oct 3, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Oct 3, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Oct 3, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  11. Oct 3, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 2, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Oct 3, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Oct 3, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  15. Oct 3, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Oct 3, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  17. Nov 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Oct 5, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Oct 3, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  20. Oct 6, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Oct 3, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  22. Oct 3, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Oct 3, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  24. Oct 3, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  25. Feb 10, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Nov 30, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Nov 1, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  28. Nov 29, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Apr 26, 1994
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  30. Oct 15, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Sep 28, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Mar 4, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Jun 14, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. Mar 8, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Feb 29, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 14 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 4 0
107.620(b) No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number Unknown 2 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
180.415(b) Cargo tank test or inspection markings Hazardous Materials 1 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JAMES A TURNER 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 A TURNER INC

Is JAMES A TURNER INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JAMES A TURNER INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 521961 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 A TURNER INC's safety rating? ▾
JAMES A TURNER INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has JAMES A TURNER INC had? ▾
60 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES A TURNER 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 A TURNER INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JAMES A TURNER INC's peak out-of-service rate is 17.6% (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 A TURNER INC based? ▾
JAMES A TURNER INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3469 BETHLEHEM PIKE, SOUDERTON, Pennsylvania 18964. 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 A TURNER INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JAMES A TURNER INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC171395). 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 A TURNER INC operate? ▾
JAMES A TURNER INC self-reports 23 power units and 23 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 A TURNER INC had any crashes? ▾
40 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JAMES A TURNER 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.

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