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Carrier profile · USDOT 531048 · MC265614 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James L Eschen

DBA J Eschen TRKG · Madison, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, Hay+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 467-6716
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
130K
Annual miles
33 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. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC265614
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. Jul 21, 2020Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodConstruction
Annual mileage
130,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
531048
MC / docket
MC-265614
Legal name
James L Eschen
DBA
J Eschen TRKG
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 21, 1993
Last MCS-150
May 4, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
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.
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 Eschen's USDOT number?

James L Eschen's USDOT number is 531048 and its docket number is MC265614.

Is James L Eschen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James L Eschen's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is James L Eschen's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 4, 2026.

What insurance does James L Eschen carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is James L Eschen located?

James L Eschen is located at 278 8TH Ave South, Madison, MN, 56256. Phone: (605) 467-6716.

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