HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/449018-james-e-owen-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC
Doing business as J E OWEN TRUCKING
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (434) 525-2175, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC209217.
- 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) | MC209217 | — | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT3125304580 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC209217 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF013737 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC209217 | — | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Policy 7901156673 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 19 · Virginia avg 21.3%
0 of 43 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | VA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 4 | 51.7% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 31.0% | 13.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Steering system components worn welded or missing Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209D | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Fort Wright, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 449018 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC209217 |
| Legal name | JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC |
| DBA name | J E OWEN TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 59 |
| Drivers | 39 |
| Annual mileage | 3,409,013 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 22, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 13, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 22, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction
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 E OWEN TRUCKING INC
What does JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC209217: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC 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 E OWEN TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 449018. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (434) 525-2175, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC209217, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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