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Carrier profile · USDOT 290295 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James L Jones

DBA Covington Metals Company · Andalusia, AL · Interstate carrier · Since 1987
No MC authorityConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedUnspecified
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (334) 222-4421
8
Power units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
84K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
90
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Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 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
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (1987)

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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
8
Power units
8
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
12
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Unspecified
Annual mileage
83,567 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
290295
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James L Jones
DBA
Covington Metals Company
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 20, 1987
Last MCS-150
Jul 28, 2025
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
4 (3)
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 Jones's USDOT number?

James L Jones's USDOT number is 290295.

Is James L Jones authorized to operate?

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

What is James L Jones's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is James L Jones's fleet?

8 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 28, 2025.

Where is James L Jones located?

James L Jones is located at 318 Montgomery St, Andalusia, AL, 36420. Phone: (334) 222-4421.

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