Carrier profile · USDOT 425863 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gerdes James

Auburn, NE · Interstate carrier · Since 1990
No MC authorityConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
2
Power units
12
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Conditional FMCSA safety rating. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
12
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
425863
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Gerdes James
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 30, 1990
Last MCS-150
Mar 11, 2026
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
12 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Gerdes James's USDOT number?

Gerdes James's USDOT number is 425863.

Is Gerdes James authorized to operate?

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

What is Gerdes James's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Gerdes James's fleet?

2 power units and 12 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 11, 2026.

Where is Gerdes James located?

Gerdes James is located at 72159 638 Ave, Auburn, NE, 68305. Phone: (402) 274-5896.

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