Carrier profile · USDOT 578729 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James M Lewis

Fairfax, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
55K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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

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
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
54,737 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
578729
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James M Lewis
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 25, 1994
Last MCS-150
Sep 20, 2024
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 M Lewis's USDOT number?

James M Lewis's USDOT number is 578729.

Is James M Lewis authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is James M Lewis's safety record?

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

How big is James M Lewis's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 20, 2024.

Where is James M Lewis located?

James M Lewis is located at 407 N High, Fairfax, MO, 64446-0252. Phone: (660) 686-3384.

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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.