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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 364652 · MC-253147 ·
James L Byars
DBA BYARS TRUCKING
0 power unitsavg 13 yrLocal · 2 statesVALLEY SPRINGS, CA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-253147 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
2007–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2007–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 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
JAMES L BYARS (USDOT 364652) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 4, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 4, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 30, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES L BYARS's USDOT number?
JAMES L BYARS's USDOT number is 364652, and its motor carrier number is MC-253147.
Is JAMES L BYARS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. JAMES L BYARS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES L BYARS's safety record?
JAMES L BYARS has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 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 L BYARS's fleet?
JAMES L BYARS operates 0 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES L BYARS based?
JAMES L BYARS is based in VALLEY SPRINGS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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