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DOT 2994255MC20603Williston, ND

James E Lake

DBA: Lake Trucking

Authority InactiveIntrastateWilliston, ND 58801

James E Lake has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameJames E Lake
DBALake Trucking
DOT #2994255
MC #MC20603
CityWilliston
StateNorth Dakota
ZIP58801
Authority age9 yr 1 mo
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authority⚠ Inactive
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/10/2020
Company officerJames E Lake
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
9 yr 1 mo
Since 2017

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

215 32ND STREET EAST APT 107, Williston, ND, 58801

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James E Lake

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James E Lake authorized to operate?

James E Lake'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 James E Lake's safety record?

James E Lake does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does James E Lake operate?

James E Lake operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James E Lake insured?

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

Has James E Lake had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for James E Lake as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for James E Lake?

James E Lake's DOT number is 2994255 and MC number is MC20603. 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 E Lake Safety Record, DOT 2994255. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2994255
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"James E Lake Safety Record, DOT 2994255." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2994255
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