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Carrier profile · USDOT 3605298 · MC1226061 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James E Norton Jr

DBA T and J Transport · Clay City, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2021
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayOther
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 562-4385
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
84K
Annual miles
5 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 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
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
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1226061
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 4, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayOther
Annual mileage
84,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3605298
MC / docket
MC-1226061
Legal name
James E Norton Jr
DBA
T and J Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 5, 2021
Last MCS-150
May 3, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Norton Jr's USDOT number?

James E Norton Jr's USDOT number is 3605298 and its docket number is MC1226061.

Is James E Norton Jr authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James E Norton Jr's safety record?

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

How big is James E Norton Jr's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 3, 2025.

What insurance does James E Norton Jr carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is James E Norton Jr located?

James E Norton Jr is located at 1598 Heather Ln, Clay City, IL, 62824. Phone: (618) 562-4385.

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