Carrier profile · USDOT 3534043 · MC1347452 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James K Austin

DBA Austin Logging · Marengo, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2020
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
4,000
Annual miles
5 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 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.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1347452
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Dec 14, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
4,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3534043
MC / docket
MC-1347452
Legal name
James K Austin
DBA
Austin Logging
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 10, 2020
Last MCS-150
Jan 27, 2026
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 K Austin's USDOT number?

James K Austin's USDOT number is 3534043 and its docket number is MC1347452.

Is James K Austin authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James K Austin's safety record?

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

How big is James K Austin's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 27, 2026.

What insurance does James K Austin carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company.

Where is James K Austin located?

James K Austin is located at 4252 E Goodman Ridge Rd, Marengo, IN, 47140-8707. Phone: (812) 734-6883.

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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.