Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
46 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2644486 ·
J W Bamford Inc
DBA JAMES WILLIAM BAMFORD
46 power unitsavg 13.9 yrLocal · 2 statesOROVILLE, CA76/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
46Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 3
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.9 yr
Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
10 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
J W BAMFORD INC (USDOT 2644486) has a Vektor safety score of 76/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 2, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 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 3, 2026.
It reports 46 power units and 19 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 28, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J W BAMFORD INC's USDOT number?
J W BAMFORD INC's USDOT number is 2644486.
Is J W BAMFORD INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026. J W BAMFORD INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is J W BAMFORD INC's safety record?
J W BAMFORD INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).
How big is J W BAMFORD INC's fleet?
J W BAMFORD INC operates 46 power units and 19 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J W BAMFORD INC based?
J W BAMFORD INC is based in OROVILLE, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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