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40/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
James Edwards
DOT 973252 · Letcher, SD
Report generated: June 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

James Edwards (DOT 973252) is a South Dakota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Letcher, SD. As of June 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal operates multiple active carrier authorities; 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 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
James Edwards
DOT Number973252
MC Number—
Street24113 400TH AVE
City / StateLetcher, SD 57359
Phone6052482338
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed03/26/2025
Company officerJames Edwards
Power units2
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
E & S TRUCKING LLCShared phone
Active
E & S TRUCKING LLCShared address
Active
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 9 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
24113 400TH AVE, Letcher, SD, 57359 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2001
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 James Edwards authorized to operate?

James Edwards'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 Edwards's safety record?

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

How many trucks does James Edwards operate?

James Edwards operates 2 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is James Edwards insured?

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

Has James Edwards had any risk indicators?

James Edwards has a risk score of 40/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Edwards?

James Edwards's DOT number is 973252. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). James Edwards Safety Record, DOT 973252. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/973252
MLA
"James Edwards Safety Record, DOT 973252." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/973252
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"James Edwards Safety Record, DOT 973252." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/973252