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Carrier profile · USDOT 1871660 · MC742008 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James E Close

DBA Close Farms · Cadott, WI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2009
Authority inactive$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (715) 828-8156
7
Power units
3
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
40K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
59
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Vehicle OOS well above average: 100.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
100.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC742008
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 24, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Rural Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
40,000 mi (2017)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1871660
MC / docket
MC-742008
Legal name
James E Close
DBA
Close Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 31, 2009
Last MCS-150
Jan 31, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (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 E Close's USDOT number?

James E Close's USDOT number is 1871660 and its docket number is MC742008.

Is James E Close authorized to operate?

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

What is James E Close's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 100.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James E Close's fleet?

7 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 31, 2024.

What insurance does James E Close carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Rural Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is James E Close located?

James E Close is located at 23545 170TH Ave, Cadott, WI, 54727. Phone: (715) 828-8156.

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