Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 164134 · MC-142848 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
James R Poshard & Son Inc
32 power unitsavg 11.7 yrRegional · 3 statesMOUNT VERNON, IN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-142848 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
32Power units
24 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.7Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.7 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC (USDOT 164134) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed 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 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 5, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 48 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 48 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 32 power units and 32 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 2, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC's USDOT number?
JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC's USDOT number is 164134, and its motor carrier number is MC-142848.
Is JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC's safety record?
JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC has a 22.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 71 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC's fleet?
JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC operates 32 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC based?
JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC is based in MOUNT VERNON, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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