Carrier profile · USDOT 538232 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James C Lemons

DBA L-L Towing · Liberty, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailConstruction
8
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
26K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Marked for-hire but no carrier authority on file: Also registered as a private carrier; it may only haul its own goods.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority10/20
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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 19.36 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
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
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailConstruction
Annual mileage
25,830 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
538232
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James C Lemons
DBA
L-L Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 29, 1993
Last MCS-150
Jan 20, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 C Lemons's USDOT number?

James C Lemons's USDOT number is 538232.

Is James C Lemons authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is James C Lemons's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James C Lemons's fleet?

8 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 20, 2025.

Where is James C Lemons located?

James C Lemons is located at 421 N Gallatin, Liberty, MO, 64068. Phone: (816) 781-8373.

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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.