Carrier profile · USDOT 1002160 · MC-887541 ·

James Swanson

DBA SWANSON

4 power unitsPUKWANA, SD84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-887541 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
Call dispatch(605) 682-9563Email dispatch[email protected]

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USDOT registration24 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 mo
Crashes · fatal0
No activity in window
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

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Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for JAMES SWANSON.

JAMES SWANSON (USDOT 1002160) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 8, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.

The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.

It reports 4 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 28, 2023. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is JAMES SWANSON's USDOT number?

JAMES SWANSON's USDOT number is 1002160, and its motor carrier number is MC-887541.

Is JAMES SWANSON authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. JAMES SWANSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

How big is JAMES SWANSON's fleet?

JAMES SWANSON operates 4 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES SWANSON based?

JAMES SWANSON is based in PUKWANA, SD.

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