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DOT 1507161MC565342Houston, TX

James Simpson

DBA: James Simpson Transportation

Authority InactiveIntrastateHouston, TX 77090

James Simpson 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 Simpson
DBAJames Simpson Transportation
DOT #1507161
MC #MC565342
CityHouston
StateTexas
ZIP77090
Authority age20 yr
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authority⚠ Inactive
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/09/2009
Company officerJames Simpson
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
20 yr
Since 2006

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities2 connections
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Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive

Location

17414 SUGAR PINE DR, Houston, TX, 77090

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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 GrantedMay 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James Simpson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James Simpson authorized to operate?

James Simpson'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 Simpson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does James Simpson operate?

James Simpson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Simpson insured?

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

Has James Simpson had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for James Simpson?

James Simpson's DOT number is 1507161 and MC number is MC565342. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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