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Carrier profile · USDOT 449018 · MC-209217 · Updated 06/26/2026
JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC
DBA J E OWEN TRUCKING
59 power unitsavg 10.1 yrNational · 20 statesFOREST, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-209217 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
59Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
36Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
2000–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-26
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 35 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1991.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 76 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.222.2 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.1 yr
Model years 2000–2023 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC safe to work with?
Is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC safe to load? JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 449018, MC-209217) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FOREST, VA, operating 59 power units and 39 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 76 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes 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 2026-06-26.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-26
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 449018, and its motor carrier number is MC-209217.
Is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-26, JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC's safety record?
JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 76 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC's fleet?
JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC operates 59 power units and 39 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC based?
JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC is based in FOREST, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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