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Carrier profile · USDOT 390980 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James R Like

DBA Jim Like Trucking · Monticello, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1990
No authority on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestock
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 465-3494
2
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
181K
Annual miles
36 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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1994)

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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Livestock
Annual mileage
181,361 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
390980
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James R Like
DBA
Jim Like Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 24, 1990
Last MCS-150
Oct 1, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 R Like's USDOT number?

James R Like's USDOT number is 390980.

Is James R Like authorized to operate?

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

What is James R Like's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is James R Like's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 1, 2024.

Where is James R Like located?

James R Like is located at 14693 Richland Road, Monticello, IA, 52310. Phone: (319) 465-3494.

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