Carrier profile · USDOT 1530859 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Christopher Thomas James

DBA James Trucking · Gallant, AL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2006
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
3
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
225K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 21 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Annual mileage
225,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1530859
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Christopher Thomas James
DBA
James Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jul 17, 2006
Last MCS-150
Jul 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 21 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Christopher Thomas James's USDOT number?

Christopher Thomas James's USDOT number is 1530859.

Is Christopher Thomas James authorized to operate?

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

What is Christopher Thomas James's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Christopher Thomas James's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 23, 2025.

Where is Christopher Thomas James located?

Christopher Thomas James is located at 541 Conservation Lake Rd, Gallant, AL, 35972. Phone: (256) 563-0026.

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