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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 449018 · MC209217 · EIN 54-1367013 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1091 BLACKWATER ROAD, FOREST, VA, 24551
(434) 525-2175 · JAMES E OWEN
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
59 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 231
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Canal Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy CT3125304580 · eff 10/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance138 pts
Unsafe Driving89 pts
Other8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
VA12
NC4
SC4
MD3
IN2
NY2
TX2
OH2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.42 | 1.50 | ≈14–21% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.72 | 3.49 | ≈40–44% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-21. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Albemarle County, VA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Albemarle County, VA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 80% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 41% · Tires 35% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.065).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/12/2025 | FORT WRIGHT, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 76 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer31 truck
Company profile
Officer
JAMES E OWEN
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1991-06-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E OWEN | 440727 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT3125304580
10/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company
policy WF013737
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF013737
10/01/2025 — Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company
policy WF013737
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013683
08/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
05/23/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013683
05/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013683
05/14/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013683
04/28/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2025)
04/28/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2025)
04/18/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013683
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT262967001
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901156673
10/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
policy 7901156673
10/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy GSC0603271
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 262967001
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1928265
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/449018.