Carrier profile · USDOT 713404 · MC328690 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Lawler

Ava, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
35K
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. 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 & identity15/20

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

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC328690
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 23, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
34,700 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
713404
MC / docket
MC-328690
Legal name
James Lawler
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 6, 1997
Last MCS-150
Mar 15, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (N/A)
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 Lawler's USDOT number?

James Lawler's USDOT number is 713404 and its docket number is MC328690.

Is James Lawler authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Lawler's safety record?

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

How big is James Lawler's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 15, 2024.

What insurance does James Lawler carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is James Lawler located?

James Lawler is located at RT 6 Box 6476, Ava, MO, 65608. Phone: (417) 766-1208.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.