Carrier profile · USDOT 1035712 · MC422026 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James A Paul

DBA Miles Branch Farms · Eden, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry Bulk+5 more
10
Power units
8
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
651K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
8.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 16 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal2 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 3.07 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
12
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2023)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC422026
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 5, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
20
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionWood Chips
Annual mileage
650,606 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1035712
MC / docket
MC-422026, MC-336902
Legal name
James A Paul
DBA
Miles Branch Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 19, 2002
Last MCS-150
Jun 17, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is James A Paul's USDOT number?

James A Paul's USDOT number is 1035712 and its docket number is MC422026.

Is James A Paul authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James A Paul's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections, a 8.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is James A Paul's fleet?

10 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 17, 2026.

What insurance does James A Paul carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company.

Where is James A Paul located?

James A Paul is located at 3869 Allen Rd, Eden, MD, 21822. Phone: (443) 786-4783.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.