HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1033349-holmes-logging-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HOLMES LOGGING LLC
Doing business as JAMES LEE HOLMES
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Georgia average 22.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (256) 452-3345, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1822205.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · Georgia avg 22.6%
0 of 15 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | FL | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 11, 2025 | GA | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Oct 17, 2025 | AL | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | GA | 1 | 6 | No |
| May 20, 2025 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2025 | GA | 1 | 11 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Georgia average covers 65,409 vehicle and 121,643 driver inspections of all Georgia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 3 | 93.5% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 6.5% | 18.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSURR | 2 | 0 |
| Coupling - 20% or more of the fifth wheel mounting angle iron cracked/broken Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDFWCMT20 | 1 | 1 |
| Logs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393116ECL | 1 | 1 |
| Logs - Improper securement of logs transported on pole trailers Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393116FCL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BMAN | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1033349 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1822205 |
| Legal name | HOLMES LOGGING LLC |
| DBA name | JAMES LEE HOLMES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 326,951 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 7, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects
Questions about HOLMES LOGGING LLC
What does HOLMES LOGGING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for HOLMES LOGGING LLC (MC1822205), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about HOLMES LOGGING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking HOLMES LOGGING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1033349. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (256) 452-3345, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1822205, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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