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Carrier profile · USDOT 383663 · MC-456049 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC
21 power unitsLocal · 1 statesKALAMAZOO, MI50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-456049 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.4Avg age (yr)
2010–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Watch · 2
Multiple injury crashes5 crashes involving injuries are on record.Not enough inspection history to rate4 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.
USDOT registration3636 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC (USDOT 383663) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA effective Apr 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 18, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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 Jun 13, 2026, 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 5 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: 4 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.
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