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Carrier profile · USDOT 1858934 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bill James

DBA James Excavating · Sikeston, MO · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2009
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (573) 471-0830
8
Power units
5
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
8
Power units
8
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionRock, Dirt
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2011)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1858934
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Bill James
DBA
James Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Feb 26, 2009
Last MCS-150
Nov 5, 2012
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Bill James's USDOT number?

Bill James's USDOT number is 1858934.

Is Bill James authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Bill James's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Bill James's fleet?

8 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 5, 2012.

Where is Bill James located?

Bill James is located at 504 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO, 63801. Phone: (573) 471-0830.

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