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Carrier profile · USDOT 364652 · MC253147 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James L Byars

DBA Byars Trucking · Valley Springs, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsChemicalsUnspecified
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (209) 403-3297
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
37 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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 6.25 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2007)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC253147
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 4, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Arch Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsChemicalsUnspecified
Annual mileage
79,989 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
364652
MC / docket
MC-253147
Legal name
James L Byars
DBA
Byars Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 5, 1989
Last MCS-150
Mar 4, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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 L Byars's USDOT number?

James L Byars's USDOT number is 364652 and its docket number is MC253147.

Is James L Byars authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James L Byars's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is James L Byars's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 4, 2026.

What insurance does James L Byars carry?

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

Where is James L Byars located?

James L Byars is located at 7992 Southworth Road, Valley Springs, CA, 95252. Phone: (209) 403-3297.

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