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DOT 829384Marcellus, MI

Richard E James

DBA: Sheldon Creek Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateMarcellus, MI 49067

Richard E James 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 nameRichard E James
DBASheldon Creek Farms
DOT #829384
MC #—
CityMarcellus
StateMichigan
ZIP49067
Authority age26 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/28/2013
Company officerRichard E James
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
26 yr 8 mo
Since 1999

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

50597 SHELDON CREEK ROAD, Marcellus, MI, 49067

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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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 GrantedSep 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Richard E James

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Richard E James authorized to operate?

Richard E 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 Richard E James's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Richard E James operate?

Richard E James operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Richard E James insured?

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

Has Richard E James had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Richard E James?

Richard E James's DOT number is 829384. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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