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Carrier profile · USDOT 679378 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James W Eckert

DBA Eckert Farms · Palestine, IL · Interstate carrier · Since 1997
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 562-4476
4
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
49K
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
48,780 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
679378
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James W Eckert
DBA
Eckert Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 5, 1997
Last MCS-150
Dec 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 W Eckert's USDOT number?

James W Eckert's USDOT number is 679378.

Is James W Eckert authorized to operate?

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

What is James W Eckert's safety record?

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

How big is James W Eckert's fleet?

4 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 6, 2025.

Where is James W Eckert located?

James W Eckert is located at 16937 E 1300TH Ave, Palestine, IL, 62451. Phone: (618) 562-4476.

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