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20/100
✗ Not for Hire
No active for-hire authority. Private carriers cannot haul freight for hire.
Owsley Trucking
DOT 488437 · El Dorado, KS
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Owsley Trucking (DOT 488437) is a Kansas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in El Dorado, KS. As of June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Not for Hire" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
James Owsley
Operating as: Owsley Trucking
DOT Number488437
MC Number—
Street5757 SW SHUMWAY
City / StateEl Dorado, KS 67042
Phone—
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed02/29/2024
Company officerJames Owsley
Power units3
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation 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
3
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
6
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 11 mo
Since 1992
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
6 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
6 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
6 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
6 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
5 insp (83%)· 3 viol
Inspection History
6 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/27/2024KSII00Pass
10/24/2024KSII00Pass
3/20/2025KSII00Pass
10/16/2025KSIII00Pass
5/16/2025KSII00Pass
3/12/2025KSII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
5757 SW SHUMWAY, El Dorado, KS, 67042 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1992
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 Owsley authorized to operate?

James Owsley'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 Owsley's safety record?

James Owsley has 6 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Owsley operate?

James Owsley operates 3 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is James Owsley insured?

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

Has James Owsley had any risk indicators?

James Owsley has a risk score of 20/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Owsley?

James Owsley's DOT number is 488437. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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