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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Michael James Trucking
DOT 985651 · Coldwater, MS
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Michael James Trucking (DOT 985651) is a Mississippi-based interstate carrier headquartered in Coldwater, MS. As of June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael R James
Operating as: Michael James Trucking
DOT Number985651
MC Number—
Street1184 WALHILL RD
City / StateColdwater, MS 38618
Phone6625603277
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed02/04/2025
Company officerMichael R James
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 7 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1184 WALHILL RD, Coldwater, MS, 38618 · Open in Maps →
1184 WALHILL RD, COLDWATER, MS, 38618Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2001
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 Michael R James authorized to operate?

Michael R James'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 Michael R James's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael R James operate?

Michael R James operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael R James insured?

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

Has Michael R James had any risk indicators?

Michael R James has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Michael R James?

Michael R James's DOT number is 985651. 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). Michael James Trucking Safety Record, DOT 985651. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/985651
MLA
"Michael James Trucking Safety Record, DOT 985651." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/985651
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