JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC

DBA: J & M TRUCKING

USDOT 677326 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: JAMES RICKETSON Company officer 2: MELANI J RICKETSON General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Based in BROXTON, GA Grade B · 84
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
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 12, 2002
Policy effective · Apr 1, 2024
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 76 days Inactive May 28, 2002 → reinstated Aug 12, 2002
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JAMES RICKETSON
Company officer 2: MELANI J RICKETSON
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC (USDOT 677326)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): JAMES RICKETSON (Company officer); MELANI J RICKETSON (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 76 days — Inactive May 28, 2002 → reinstated Aug 12, 2002
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/677326/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 84/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281590 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 677326
In FMCSA records since Feb 19, 1997 (~29y)
MC / docket MC315877
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JAMES RICKETSON
Company officer 2 MELANI J RICKETSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 1,247,909 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1616 JOWERS RD
BROXTON, GA 31519
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 677326
In FMCSA records since Feb 19, 1997 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,247,909 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 1 1 0
Trailers 2 1 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in BROXTON, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 677326. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Broxton, GA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16AD (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Dorsey tra and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 281,590 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,590 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 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 281,590 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 28, 2002 to Aug 12, 2002 (76 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-09

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) 4 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Dorsey Tra 4
Pitt 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 3 20.50 21 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85933874 Sep 25, 2025 GA 3 TIFTON GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLILC No
85862708 Sep 22, 2025 GA 3 AMERICUS GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16-D No
83585171 Jan 6, 2025 GA 3 SYCAMORE GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.82DUMT, 392.16AD No
82628479 Sep 11, 2024 GA 3 PEARSON GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79894160 Oct 6, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0008934273 Mar 15, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (49 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT620580001 91X $750,000 Apr 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 620580001 BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2023 Apr 1, 2024 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 620580001 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2018 Jun 29, 2023 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08439402 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2017 May 12, 2018 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08439402 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2017 Apr 1, 2018 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08439401 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2016 Apr 1, 2016 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08439401 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2016 Apr 1, 2017 REPLACED
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) 03TRM011913-02 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2016 Apr 1, 2016 REPLACED
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) 03TRM011913-01 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2015 Apr 1, 2016 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP03083A BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2013 Apr 1, 2015 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP03083A BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2013 Jun 12, 2013 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN015611 CARGO Mar 11, 2010 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN015611 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2010 Mar 11, 2013 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 069 07 38 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2008 Mar 11, 2010 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 069 07 38 CARGO Mar 11, 2008 Mar 11, 2010 REPLACED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0732146 CARGO Mar 11, 2007 Mar 11, 2008 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0732146 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2007 Mar 11, 2008 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 068 67 54 CARGO Mar 11, 2005 Mar 11, 2007 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 068 67 54 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2005 Mar 11, 2007 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 455449 CARGO Mar 11, 2004 Mar 11, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 455449 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2004 Mar 11, 2005 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0714485 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2003 Mar 11, 2003 REPLACED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0714485 CARGO Mar 11, 2003 Mar 11, 2004 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0714485 CARGO Mar 11, 2003 Mar 11, 2003 REPLACED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0714485 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2003 Mar 11, 2004 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jun 29, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. May 12, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Apr 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Apr 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Apr 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
  7. Apr 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
  8. Apr 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Mar 29, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Apr 1, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Apr 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Jun 12, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  13. Mar 11, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Mar 11, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  16. Mar 11, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Feb 21, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Mar 11, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  19. Feb 22, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Mar 11, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  21. Feb 28, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Mar 18, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  23. Mar 11, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Mar 11, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Mar 11, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Aug 12, 2002
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. May 28, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  28. May 28, 2002
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 76 days (through Aug 12, 2002)
  29. Mar 11, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Mar 11, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Mar 11, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  32. May 10, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Mar 11, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Mar 11, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Dec 17, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Dec 8, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Nov 17, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Mar 11, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Mar 11, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Mar 11, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
AMERICUS GA GA 1 0
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR GA 1 0
PEARSON GA GA 1 0
SYCAMORE GA GA 1 0
TIFTON GA GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING 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 & MELANI TRUCKING INC

Is JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 677326 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 & MELANI TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC had?
5 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING 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 & MELANI TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC based?
JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1616 JOWERS RD, BROXTON, Georgia 31519. 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 & MELANI TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC315877). 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 & MELANI TRUCKING INC operate?
JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 & MELANI TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for JAMES & MELANI TRUCKING 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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