Carrier profile · USDOT 1614005 · MC596758 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Blanton Jr

DBA Blanton Transport · Waco, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMobile HomesFresh ProduceBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm Supplies
2
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
19 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC596758
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. Sep 19, 2018Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMobile HomesFresh ProduceBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1614005
MC / docket
MC-596758
Legal name
James Blanton Jr
DBA
Blanton Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 5, 2007
Last MCS-150
Mar 14, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Blanton Jr's USDOT number?

James Blanton Jr's USDOT number is 1614005 and its docket number is MC596758.

Is James Blanton Jr authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Blanton Jr's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Blanton Jr's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 14, 2026.

What insurance does James Blanton Jr carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is James Blanton Jr located?

James Blanton Jr is located at 229 Flint Rd, Waco, KY, 40385. Phone: (859) 582-1354.

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