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Carrier profile · USDOT 383663 · MC-456049 · Updated 06/13/2026

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC

21 power unitsavg 8.9 yrLocal · 1 statesKALAMAZOO, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-456049 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
2010–2024 · vPIC
Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.9 yr

Model years 2010–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

36 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 36-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS unrated.Full read

Is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC safe to work with?

Is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC safe to load? JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC (USDOT 383663, MC-456049) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, MI, operating 21 power units and 21 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 4 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. 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. 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 JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC's USDOT number?

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC's USDOT number is 383663, and its motor carrier number is MC-456049.

Is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC authorized to operate?

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

What is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC's safety record?

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 3 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 E FULTON & SONS INC's fleet?

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC operates 21 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC based?

JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.