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Carrier profile · USDOT 631388 · MC452917 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James L Suttles

DBA Choice Express · Dayton, TN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1996
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceConstructionSand, Gravel,dirt
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 285-3501
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
4,500
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC452917
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 24, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceConstructionSand, Gravel,dirt
Annual mileage
4,500 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
631388
MC / docket
MC-452917
Legal name
James L Suttles
DBA
Choice Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Feb 26, 1996
Last MCS-150
Aug 14, 2025
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 L Suttles's USDOT number?

James L Suttles's USDOT number is 631388 and its docket number is MC452917.

Is James L Suttles authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James L Suttles's safety record?

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

How big is James L Suttles's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 14, 2025.

What insurance does James L Suttles carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp.

Where is James L Suttles located?

James L Suttles is located at 302 Suttles Rd, Dayton, TN, 37321. Phone: (423) 285-3501.

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