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Carrier profile · USDOT 973252 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Edwards

Letcher, SD · Interstate carrier · Since 2001
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 248-2338
2
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
12K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
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No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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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
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
12,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
973252
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James Edwards
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 16, 2001
Last MCS-150
Mar 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is James Edwards's USDOT number?

James Edwards's USDOT number is 973252.

Is James Edwards authorized to operate?

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

What is James Edwards's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Edwards's fleet?

2 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 26, 2025.

Where is James Edwards located?

James Edwards is located at 24113 400TH Ave, Letcher, SD, 57359. Phone: (605) 248-2338.

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