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Carrier profile · USDOT 2899761 · MC-975209 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

JAMES ROYSTON

DBA R C AUTO TRANSPORT

2 power unitsLocal · 2 statesSTEWARTVILLE, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-975209 ACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(507) 272-1941Email dispatchRCAUTOTRANSPORT@AOL.COM

Carrier verification summary for JAMES ROYSTON

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jun 17, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 15, 2026.

JAMES ROYSTON (USDOT 2899761) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration10 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 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

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Not yet decoded

Identity stabilityStable

10 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Frequently asked

What is JAMES ROYSTON's USDOT number?

JAMES ROYSTON's USDOT number is 2899761, and its motor carrier number is MC-975209.

Is JAMES ROYSTON authorized to operate?

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

What is JAMES ROYSTON's safety record?

JAMES ROYSTON has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 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 ROYSTON's fleet?

JAMES ROYSTON operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES ROYSTON based?

JAMES ROYSTON is based in STEWARTVILLE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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