JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 660884 • 2525 SOUTH LAUREL ROAD, LONDON, KY, 40744
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-753565 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 19, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21145930001 | ON FILE | May 19, 2020 | Mar 19, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21145930001 | REPLACED | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60504594 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2020 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2172022 | REPLACED | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 5 275 508 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2011 | Sep 30, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21145930001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21145930001 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60504594 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2172022 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 5 275 508 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC753565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2020 |
| MC753565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2015 |
| MC753565 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2011 | — | 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
1 state • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORBIN | KY3041 | ...773875 | JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLIAMSBURG | — | ...Y08834 | JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC |
| May 23, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONDON | KY0192 | ...LZ9972 | JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | I 0075 | ...888361 | JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC |
| Dec 26, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOMERSET | KY0080 | ...306733 | JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC |
| Jan 15, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAWRENCEBURG | US0127 | ...888361 | JAMES D JONES EXCAVATING INC |
| Dec 12, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2012 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2011 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2005 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records