HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/634055-james-l-smith/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
JAMES L SMITH
Doing business as JLS TRUCKING
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, (507) 525-1502, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC333622.
- 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) | MC333622 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP82127A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 1998 | 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
0 of 1 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 2 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2025 | IA | 1 | 2 | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 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 Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 634055 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC333622 |
| Legal name | JAMES L SMITH |
| DBA name | JLS TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 39,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 19, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about JAMES L SMITH
What does JAMES L SMITH's operating authority allow?
MC333622: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JAMES L SMITH is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 JAMES L SMITH?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 634055. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (507) 525-1502, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC333622, 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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