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Carrier profile · USDOT 718302 · MC1822574 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Lafever

DBA Lafever Farms · Baxter, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
Authority pending$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (931) 881-4866
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Carrier authority pending: FMCSA has not yet granted the application. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority5/20
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.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Pending
Broker
None
Docket
MC1822574
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 8, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
718302
MC / docket
MC-1822574
Legal name
James Lafever
DBA
Lafever Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 9, 1997
Last MCS-150
Feb 21, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
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 Lafever's USDOT number?

James Lafever's USDOT number is 718302 and its docket number is MC1822574.

Is James Lafever authorized to operate?

Its operating authority application is pending with FMCSA.

What is James Lafever's safety record?

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

How big is James Lafever's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 21, 2026.

What insurance does James Lafever carry?

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

Where is James Lafever located?

James Lafever is located at 7525 Camphouse Rd, Baxter, TN, 38544. Phone: (931) 881-4866.

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