HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1035712-james-a-paul/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JAMES A PAUL
Doing business as MILES BRANCH FARMS
No risk signals in the last-known data
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MC336902: Contract carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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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, (443) 786-4783, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC422026 or MC336902.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC422026 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0011488001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 5, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 12 · Maryland avg 20.7%
0 of 16 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MD | 2 | 5 | No |
| Oct 5, 2025 | MD | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | MD | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | DE | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2025 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
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 Maryland average covers 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 57.9% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 42.1% | 10.9% |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 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 Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Crownsville, MD | 0 | 1 |
| May 22, 2025 | Newark, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Somerdale Boro, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1035712 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC422026, MC336902 |
| Legal name | JAMES A PAUL |
| DBA name | MILES BRANCH FARMS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 650,606 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 7, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 19, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherWood Chips
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JAMES A PAUL
What does JAMES A PAUL's operating authority allow?
MC422026: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JAMES A PAUL is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check.
What should I verify before booking JAMES A PAUL?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1035712. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (443) 786-4783, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC422026 or MC336902, 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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