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James Lafever

DBA: Lafever Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateBaxter, TN 38544
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

James Lafever 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 Lafever
DBALafever Farms
DOT #718302
MC #MC1822574
CityBaxter
StateTennessee
ZIP38544
Authority age28.5y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/21/2026
Company officerJames Lafever
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

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

Location

7525 CAMPHOUSE RD, Baxter, TN, 38544

7525 CAMPHOUSE RD, BAXTER, TN, 38544Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

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.

Status
Active
Insurer
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
Coverage
$750,000
Effective
5/8/2026

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Dec 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James Lafever

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James Lafever authorized to operate?

James Lafever'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 Lafever's safety record?

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

How many trucks does James Lafever operate?

James Lafever operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Lafever insured?

James Lafever has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has James Lafever had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for James Lafever?

James Lafever's DOT number is 718302 and MC number is MC1822574. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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