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JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC

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Company CheckJAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC · DOT 449018
DBA: J E OWEN TRUCKING
1091 BLACKWATER ROAD, FOREST, VA, 24551
DOT# 449018 MC# 209217 Forest, Virginia 38 years
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59
Power Units
39
Drivers
3
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
64
Inspections
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Public record

8 events tracked · latest Sep 8, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 7
  • Aug 6, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jul 10, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Jul 1, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 16, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 5, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Aug 12, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Oct 2, 2024
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameJAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC
DBA NameJ E OWEN TRUCKING
DOT Number449018
MC Number209217
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationForest, Virginia
Added06/13/1991
MCS-15008/22/2025

Contact Details

Physical Address1091 BLACKWATER ROAD, FOREST, VA, 24551
Mailing Address1091 BLACKWATER ROAD, FOREST, VA, 24551

Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85

Brokers must keep a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund on file with FMCSA. If it lapses, FMCSA revokes the broker’s authority, so an active bond is the key thing a carrier should verify before hauling for a broker.

Bond StatusActive
On File (FMCSA)$75,000
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/20/2026
Required$75,000 (FMCSA min)
Last checked09/08/2026
TypeSurety Bond (BMC-84)
Surety / TrusteeNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Filings on record2
Bond history
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPsince Oct 1, 2023 · active
GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANYOct 2021 to Oct 2023 · CANCELLED
PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.Jul 1989 to Jul 1991 · CANCELLED
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Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC209217
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerInactive
Operating38 years

All Docket Numbers

MC209217

Cargo Transported

General Freight

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 1.62 · 9 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .06 · 5 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3.83 · 9 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage3,409,013 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

39
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
39
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS30.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review04/02/2021

Insurance

Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/20/2026
CompanyNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #WF013737
Last checked09/08/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet59 units
Drivers39
Mileage3,409,013 mi
Operating38 years
MCS-15008/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)3
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away2
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total44
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total20
Out of Service6
OOS Rate30.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 04/02/2021 | Rated: 05/22/2015

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
12 · 1 OOS -
2024
24 · 3 OOS
2025
23 · 4 OOS
2026
13 · 0 OOS
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
2 crashes
2025
1 crash
2026
1 crash =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 43 inspections, 4 resulted in out-of-service (9.3% OOS rate).

Vehicle Out-of-Service 5 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (4)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
07/10/2026 Not Reported VA 0 2 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
08/12/2025 FORT WRIGHT KY 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
10/02/2024 SOUTH PORTLAND ME 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
07/16/2024 EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PA 0 1 1 3 Rain Wet Daylight

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

38 roadside violations across 43 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 21 violations · 5 OOS
Unsafe Driving 12 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 5 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (72)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
08/06/2026 VA Full (Level I) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/01/2026 VA Driver-Only (Level III) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/16/2026 VA Driver-Only (Level III) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/05/2026 GA Driver-Only (Level III) TUCKER GA 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/04/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) GEORGETOWN IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/26/2026 NY Walk-Around (Level II) SLATE HILL NY 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
05/01/2026 VA Walk-Around (Level II) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/15/2026 NC Driver-Only (Level III) US 29 NEAR EXIT 153 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/26/2026 VA Full (Level I) CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 6 0 0 0 6 0 - Detail
03/09/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/24/2026 MD Walk-Around (Level II) PERRYVILLE MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/16/2026 MD Walk-Around (Level II) FROSTBURG MD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/19/2026 MD Walk-Around (Level II) PERRYVILLE MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/30/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) MAYVIEW MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/15/2025 VA Full (Level I) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
12/11/2025 SC Driver-Only (Level III) TOWNVILLE SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/03/2025 ND Driver-Only (Level III) FARGO ND 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/17/2025 OH Walk-Around (Level II) JACKSON OH 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
09/24/2025 NY Walk-Around (Level II) BATH NY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/18/2025 VA Driver-Only (Level III) NORTH GARDEN VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/02/2025 VA Full (Level I) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/28/2025 KY Driver-Only (Level III) LOUISVILLE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
08/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-80 W/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/27/2025 PA Driver-Only (Level III) ON I-78 W AT REDINGTON RD 3 0 2 0 1 0 - Detail
06/20/2025 WA Walk-Around (Level II) LIBERTY LAKE WA 2 2 0 0 0 2 - Detail
06/04/2025 AR Driver-Only (Level III) HOPE AR 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/02/2025 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH45 NB WILMER SCALE 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
05/07/2025 VA Driver-Only (Level III) DANVILLE VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/13/2025 NC Driver-Only (Level III) I 73 SB NEAR THE RANDOLPH RES 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/09/2025 OH Driver-Only (Level III) JACKSON OH 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/08/2025 AL Driver-Only (Level III) EUTAW AL 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/25/2025 VA Full (Level I) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/23/2025 SC Driver-Only (Level III) DARLINGTON SC 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/27/2025 SC Driver-Only (Level III) SUMMERVILLE SC 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/17/2025 OK Driver-Only (Level III) I40 40MM E/B 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/07/2025 MT Walk-Around (Level II) BILLINGS MT 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
11/27/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) STRAUGHN IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/25/2024 SC Driver-Only (Level III) SMOAKS SC 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/07/2024 NC Full (Level I) US421 NORTH BOUND EXIT 272 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/25/2024 AR Walk-Around (Level II) HOPE AR 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/18/2024 VA Driver-Only (Level III) NORTH GARDEN VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/18/2024 VA Driver-Only (Level III) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/20/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE (IR71) 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/02/2024 LA Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE 3 0 3 0 0 0 - Detail
07/18/2024 MA Walk-Around (Level II) H-AVON 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
07/10/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE INSPECTION 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/27/2024 VA Driver-Only (Level III) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/20/2024 VA Full (Level I) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 7 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
06/20/2024 CT Driver-Only (Level III) SOUTHINGTON 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
06/19/2024 MS Walk-Around (Level II) WEBSTER COUNTY 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/01/2024 NM Walk-Around (Level II) TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
04/25/2024 OH Driver-Only (Level III) ROADSIDE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/25/2024 MO Walk-Around (Level II) MAYVIEW MO 1 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
03/15/2024 NC Driver-Only (Level III) I73 EXIT 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/14/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) NEW ALBANY IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/10/2024 KY Full (Level I) MOREHEAD 4 0 1 0 3 0 - Detail
03/06/2024 WV Driver-Only (Level III) WINFIELD WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/28/2024 VA Driver-Only (Level III) MADISON HEIGHTS VA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/22/2024 KY Walk-Around (Level II) STANTON 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/07/2024 SC Driver-Only (Level III) I-26 EB BERKELEY COUNTY 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
12/21/2023 VA Driver-Only (Level III) WB RT 460 AT RT 15 NB 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/07/2023 ME Driver-Only (Level III) SIDNEY - SCALES 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/29/2023 VA Walk-Around (Level II) WB RT 460 AT RT 15 S 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
11/22/2023 TN Driver-Only (Level III) I-81 NB @ MM 56 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/15/2023 WV Driver-Only (Level III) MEADOW BRIDGE WV 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/15/2023 GA Driver-Only (Level III) HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/08/2023 TN Walk-Around (Level II) GREENE CO SCALES 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/26/2023 VA Walk-Around (Level II) WB RT 460 AT RT 695 OVERPASS 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
10/18/2023 CA Driver-Only (Level III) BAKERSFIELD AREA 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/17/2023 WV Driver-Only (Level III) MABSCOTT 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/12/2023 NY Driver-Only (Level III) ST-219 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/05/2023 VA Walk-Around (Level II) RT 460 AT GREEN BAY RD 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections43
Unsafe Driving 9 viols
HOS Compliance 5 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 9 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013683$750,00010/01/202405/21/2025Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013683$750,00010/01/202404/18/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT262967001$750,00010/01/202310/01/2024Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCANAL INSURANCE CO.262967001$750,00010/01/202210/01/2023Replaced
84SURETYGRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANYGSC0603271$010/01/202110/01/2023Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1928265$750,00010/01/202110/01/2022Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZAPKG6026600$1,000,00010/01/202010/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0087267001$750,00010/01/201810/01/2020Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF666018$750,00010/01/201710/01/2018Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9506800$1,000,00010/01/201610/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9506800$1,000,00010/01/201610/28/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9506800$1,000,00010/01/201610/01/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9506800$1,000,00010/01/201611/21/2016Name Changed
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TR 201189$750,00010/01/201510/01/2016Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751196-1106-111$750,00010/01/201110/01/2015Cancelled
34CARGOTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA5869N600$010/01/200911/04/2012Cancelled
34CARGOSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751196-3606-061$010/01/200610/01/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751196-3606-061$750,00010/01/200601/03/2008Replaced
34CARGOAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.TIM2710029RA$009/12/199803/23/2001Replaced
84SURETYPENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.$007/28/198907/09/1991Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.IMP 988 4554$005/20/199609/12/1998Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BA 34 23 09$1,000,00005/20/199610/01/2006Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.205276$750,00005/16/199105/16/1992Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013683$750,00005/14/202510/01/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013683$750,00004/18/202505/14/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013683$750,00004/18/202504/18/2025Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013683$750,00004/18/202505/23/2025Cancelled
34CARGOLUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.AT604283$004/11/199005/20/1996Replaced
34CARGOEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BA342309$003/23/200510/01/2006Replaced
34CARGOCANAL INSURANCE CO.C300907$003/23/200403/23/2005Cancelled
34CARGOCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC088414$003/23/200303/23/2004Replaced
34CARGOCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC070475$003/23/200203/23/2003Cancelled
34CARGOUTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CIM3159585$003/23/200103/23/2002Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimarySENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751196-3606-071$1,000,00001/03/200810/01/2011Replaced

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/18/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/16/2016
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/18/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/16/2016
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/02/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/06/2017
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION10/02/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/06/2017
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/06/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/30/2016
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/06/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/30/2016
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/04/2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/02/2020
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/04/2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/02/2020
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/04/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/25/2015
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/04/2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/25/2015
MC209217MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED09/04/1990--
MC209217PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED08/25/1989REVOKED12/09/1991
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/29/1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/05/1992
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/29/1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/05/1992
MC209217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED06/17/1988--
MC209217MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED06/05/1996--
MC209217MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED06/05/1996--
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/16/1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATION06/02/1989
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION05/16/1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/31/1989
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/28/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/15/2025
MC209217CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/28/2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/15/2025
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/17/2003DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/08/2003
MC209217COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/24/2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/15/2005

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