Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1516013 · MC-972564 ·
James Curtis
DBA J CURTIS TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 19.3 yrLocal · 2 statesMISSION, TX50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-972564 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
19.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
19.3 yr
Model years 1999–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
JAMES CURTIS (USDOT 1516013) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 30, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 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 Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 26, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES CURTIS's USDOT number?
JAMES CURTIS's USDOT number is 1516013, and its motor carrier number is MC-972564.
Is JAMES CURTIS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. JAMES CURTIS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES CURTIS's safety record?
JAMES CURTIS has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JAMES CURTIS's fleet?
JAMES CURTIS operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES CURTIS based?
JAMES CURTIS is based in MISSION, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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