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Carrier profile · USDOT 1127469 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Durfee

DBA Dirt Work Specialists · Duluth, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2003
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGravel
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 721-5500
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
30K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 16.67 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
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
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Gravel
Annual mileage
30,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1127469
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James Durfee
DBA
Dirt Work Specialists
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 9, 2003
Last MCS-150
Sep 10, 2024
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 Durfee's USDOT number?

James Durfee's USDOT number is 1127469.

Is James Durfee authorized to operate?

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

What is James Durfee's safety record?

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

How big is James Durfee's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 10, 2024.

Where is James Durfee located?

James Durfee is located at 6545 Stevens Road, Duluth, MN, 55803. Phone: (218) 721-5500.

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