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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2785047Last checked 11h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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DOT 2785047Columbus, OH

James Walker

DBA: Jw Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateColumbus, OH 43206

James Walker has a fleet of 4 power units and 2 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 Walker
DBAJw Trucking
DOT #2785047
MC #
CityColumbus
StateOhio
ZIP43206
Authority age10 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/29/2025
Company officerJames Walker
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
10 yr 10 mo
Since 2015

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 connections
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Shared officerActive

Location

939 S CHAMPION AVE, Columbus, OH, 43206

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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

1 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 1Tow-aways: 1
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
OH01Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJul 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James Walker

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James Walker authorized to operate?

James Walker'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 Walker's safety record?

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

How many trucks does James Walker operate?

James Walker operates 4 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is James Walker insured?

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

Has James Walker had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for James Walker?

James Walker's DOT number is 2785047. 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 Walker Safety Record, DOT 2785047. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2785047
MLA
"James Walker Safety Record, DOT 2785047." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2785047
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"James Walker Safety Record, DOT 2785047." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2785047
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