Carrier profile · USDOT 1219129 · MC761062 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Sires

DBA Sires Trucking · Owanka, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
1
Power units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
83K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2005)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC761062
Revocation pending
No
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 10, 2017Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
83,114 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1219129
MC / docket
MC-761062
Legal name
James Sires
DBA
Sires Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 5, 2004
Last MCS-150
Sep 5, 2024
Safety rating
Conditional
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 Sires's USDOT number?

James Sires's USDOT number is 1219129 and its docket number is MC761062.

Is James Sires authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Sires's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is James Sires's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 5, 2024.

What insurance does James Sires carry?

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

Where is James Sires located?

James Sires is located at 22147 Little Alkali Rd, Owanka, SD, 57767. Phone: (605) 545-2524.

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