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Carrier profile · USDOT 2728899 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James D Kifer

DBA Kifer Trucking · Martinez, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2015
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedOther
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (925) 335-9558
2
Power units
2
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
84
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 66.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
66.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
0 injured · 0 killed
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
3
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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Other
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2728899
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James D Kifer
DBA
Kifer Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 30, 2015
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
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 D Kifer's USDOT number?

James D Kifer's USDOT number is 2728899.

Is James D Kifer authorized to operate?

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

What is James D Kifer's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James D Kifer's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is James D Kifer located?

James D Kifer is located at 3765 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA, 94553. Phone: (925) 335-9558.

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