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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
James Excavating
DOT 1858934 · Sikeston, MO
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

James Excavating (DOT 1858934) is a Missouri-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Sikeston, MO. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Bill James
Operating as: James Excavating
DOT Number1858934
MC Number—
Street504 STATE HIGHWAY H
City / StateSikeston, MO 63801
Phone5734710830
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed11/05/2012
Company officerBill James
Power units8
Total drivers5
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
8
Fleet
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 3 mo
Since 2009
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/7/2025MOIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—MO01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
504 STATE HIGHWAY H, Sikeston, MO, 63801 · Open in Maps →
504 STATE HIGHWAY H, SIKESTON, MO, 63801Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2009
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill James authorized to operate?

Bill James's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Bill James's safety record?

Bill James has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Bill James operate?

Bill James operates 8 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Bill James insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Bill James had any risk indicators?

Bill James has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Bill James?

Bill James's DOT number is 1858934. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). James Excavating Safety Record, DOT 1858934. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1858934
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