Carrier profile · USDOT 810069 · MC-356892 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Edward Matthews

DBA J E M Trucking · Saint James, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
No authority on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockMeatRefrigerated Food
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
120K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
57
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2014)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
120,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
810069
MC / docket
MC-356892
Legal name
James Edward Matthews
DBA
J E M Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 11, 1999
Last MCS-150
Jul 24, 2024
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (507) 276-9680

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Frequently asked

What is James Edward Matthews's USDOT number?

James Edward Matthews's USDOT number is 810069 and its docket number is MC-356892.

Is James Edward Matthews authorized to operate?

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

What is James Edward Matthews's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is James Edward Matthews's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 24, 2024.

Where is James Edward Matthews located?

James Edward Matthews is located at 34933 700TH Ave, Saint James, MN, 56081. Phone: (507) 276-9680.

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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.