Carrier profile · USDOT 1827603 · MC662974 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Whatley

DBA Kjwhatley Transportation · Diamond, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages+1 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
14K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 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.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC662974
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 11, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

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 Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstruction
Annual mileage
14,186 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1827603
MC / docket
MC-662974
Legal name
James Whatley
DBA
Kjwhatley Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 6, 2008
Last MCS-150
May 5, 2026
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 Whatley's USDOT number?

James Whatley's USDOT number is 1827603 and its docket number is MC662974.

Is James Whatley authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Whatley's safety record?

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

How big is James Whatley's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 5, 2026.

What insurance does James Whatley carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is James Whatley located?

James Whatley is located at 1396 Marten Road, Diamond, MO, 64840. Phone: (720) 988-0305.

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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.