JAMES RUNYON
DBA: RUNYON LUMBER
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JAMES RUNYON (USDOT 524201) 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 Officer(s): JAMES RUNYON (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/524201/ As of: Jul 20, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 66.67% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
JAMES RUNYON is a corporation based in NELSONVILLE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 524201. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
JAMES RUNYON is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Nelsonville, OH. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WV (3) and OH (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.6% of violations); top code 393.43D-BIPBS (Brake - relay emergency valve) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Mack, Transcraft, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Transcraft | 2 | |
| Trail-Eze | 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 | 1 | — | 8.38 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 18.25 | 18 | — | 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86546701 | Dec 9, 2025 | OH | 1 | QUAKER CITY OH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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23 | 396.3A1-TFCV, 393.43A-TPV, 393.207A-SAPPAS | Yes |
| 84114812 | Mar 12, 2025 | WV | 2 | PADEN CITY WV |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 82875478 | Oct 8, 2024 | WV | 2 | PARKERSBURG WV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.87(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 81823787 | Jun 5, 2024 | WV | 2 | SUTTON WV |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.9(a), 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80797766 | Feb 6, 2024 | WV | 2 | FLATWOODS WV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80255994 | Nov 24, 2023 | OH | 3 | REST AREA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80018533 | Oct 25, 2023 | OH | 1 | ROAD SIDE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 393.207(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79968130 | Oct 19, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROAD SIDE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17(c), 393.45(d) | No |
| 78978687 | Jun 23, 2023 | WV | 2 | ELLENBORO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17(c), 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 78874396 | Jun 9, 2023 | WV | 2 | DEERWALK |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0255248146 | Dec 9, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV202427051A | Dec 2, 2024 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV201910550A | Mar 27, 2019 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROAD SIDE | OH | 2 | 1 |
| QUAKER CITY OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| REST AREA | OH | 1 | 0 |
| DEERWALK | WV | 1 | 0 |
| ELLENBORO | WV | 1 | 0 |
| FLATWOODS WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
| PADEN CITY WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
| PARKERSBURG WV | WV | 1 | 1 |
| SUTTON WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify JAMES RUNYON
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- 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.
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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
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