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Carrier profile · USDOT 517031 · MC-351690 · Updated 06/13/2026

JAMES E KOCH

DBA FRONTIER BACKHOE SERVICE

5 power unitsCHEYENNE, WY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-351690 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
Call dispatch(307) 637-6833

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNo inspection history despite active fleet
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readCarrier, 33-yr authority — review first.Full read

Is JAMES E KOCH safe to work with?

Is JAMES E KOCH safe to load? JAMES E KOCH (USDOT 517031, MC-351690) is an inactive small-fleet motor carrier based in CHEYENNE, WY, operating 5 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: no inspection history despite active fleet. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
JEJAMES E KOCH 80
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Frequently asked

What is JAMES E KOCH's USDOT number?

JAMES E KOCH's USDOT number is 517031, and its motor carrier number is MC-351690.

Is JAMES E KOCH authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JAMES E KOCH is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

How big is JAMES E KOCH's fleet?

JAMES E KOCH operates 5 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES E KOCH based?

JAMES E KOCH is based in CHEYENNE, WY.

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