HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/327521-james-odonoghue/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
JAMES O'DONOGHUE
Doing business as M G K SERVICES
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (585) 343-5749, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC212805.
- 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) | MC212805 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0074405001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jan 10, 2020 | 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
7 of 27 · New York avg 18.6%
0 of 39 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | NY | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| May 12, 2026 | NY | 1 | 4 | 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 New York average covers 36,516 vehicle and 57,893 driver inspections of all New York-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 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 | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 9 | 94.1% | 71.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 5.9% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IIC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Middlesex Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Baxley, GA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 327521 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC212805 |
| Legal name | JAMES O'DONOGHUE |
| DBA name | M G K SERVICES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 863,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 5, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 19, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSteel Stock
Questions about JAMES O'DONOGHUE
What does JAMES O'DONOGHUE's operating authority allow?
MC212805: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JAMES O'DONOGHUE is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking JAMES O'DONOGHUE?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 327521. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (585) 343-5749, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC212805, 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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