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Carrier profile · USDOT 1280384 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Trent

DBA K J Auto · Sneedville, TN · Interstate carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 300-8096
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
2,263
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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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 & 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

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
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
2,263 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1280384
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James Trent
DBA
K J Auto
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 30, 2004
Last MCS-150
May 1, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is James Trent's USDOT number?

James Trent's USDOT number is 1280384.

Is James Trent authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is James Trent's safety record?

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

How big is James Trent's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 1, 2025.

Where is James Trent located?

James Trent is located at 455 Highland Drive, Sneedville, TN, 37869. Phone: (423) 300-8096.

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