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Carrier profile · USDOT 3113083 · MC-83735 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC
129 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 35 statesRICHMOND, VA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-83735 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
129Power units
94 observed · MCS-150
133Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
11 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 3113083) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Apr 15, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 176 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 87 vehicle-level and 176 driver-level — across 35 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 11 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 129 power units and 112 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 20, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC's USDOT number?
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC's USDOT number is 3113083, and its motor carrier number is MC-83735.
Is JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC's safety record?
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC has a 40.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 274 roadside inspections, with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC's fleet?
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC operates 129 power units and 112 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC based?
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 35 states.
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