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15/100
⚠ Caution
OOS rate 25.0% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
A Better Way
DOT 3733382 · MC MC1318762 · Mahopac, NY
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

A Better Way (DOT 3733382, MC MC1318762) is a New York-based interstate carrier headquartered in Mahopac, NY. As of June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
James Mcmahon
Operating as: A Better Way
DOT Number3733382
MC NumberMC1318762
Street34 MAPLE LN
City / StateMahopac, NY 10541
Phone8458030657
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age4 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed03/02/2026
Company officerJames Mcmahon
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 25.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
25.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
4 yr 8 mo
Since 2021
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
4 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
4 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
4 insp (100%)
Inspection History
4 total · OOS rate 25.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/26/2025NYI00Pass
8/14/2025NYII00Pass
4/14/2025CTI10OOS
4/2/2025NYII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
2/4/2026
Location
34 MAPLE LN, Mahopac, NY, 10541 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2021
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James Mcmahon authorized to operate?

Yes. James Mcmahon holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is James Mcmahon's safety record?

James Mcmahon has 4 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Mcmahon operate?

James Mcmahon operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Mcmahon insured?

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

Has James Mcmahon had any risk indicators?

James Mcmahon has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Mcmahon?

James Mcmahon's DOT number is 3733382 and MC number is MC1318762. 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). A Better Way Safety Record, DOT 3733382. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3733382
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"A Better Way Safety Record, DOT 3733382." Truck Graph, Jun 5, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3733382
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