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Carrier profile · USDOT 536694 · MC-358273 · Updated 06/13/2026

BROAD & JAMES INC

DBA BROAD & JAMES TOWING

42 power unitsLocal · 2 statesCOLUMBUS, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-358273 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
42Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.8Avg age (yr)
2017–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(614) 231-8697Email dispatchbriantmcdot@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
USDOT registration32 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

42 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 32-yr registration, 0% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is BROAD & JAMES INC safe to work with?

Is BROAD & JAMES INC safe to load? BROAD & JAMES INC (USDOT 536694, MC-358273) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, operating 42 power units and 33 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BROAD & JAMES INC's USDOT number?

BROAD & JAMES INC's USDOT number is 536694, and its motor carrier number is MC-358273.

Is BROAD & JAMES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BROAD & JAMES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BROAD & JAMES INC's safety record?

BROAD & JAMES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is BROAD & JAMES INC's fleet?

BROAD & JAMES INC operates 42 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BROAD & JAMES INC based?

BROAD & JAMES INC is based in COLUMBUS, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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