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JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC
Mount Vernon, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 164134 · MC 142848
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-142848 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC142848
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZN2209
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
164134
MC Number
MC-142848
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
May 14, 1985
Annual Mileage
1,768,774 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
560 W Highway 62, Mount Vernon, IN 47620
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Casey Hudson
Officer 2
Holly Hudson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
12.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
48 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.7%
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%
Ranks in the 38th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving30
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X5RD668658 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| July 1, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X6MJ441845 | 1 | Passed |
| June 5, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZTZR8KN129566 | 1 | Passed |
| June 1, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X9HD447824 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 15, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X1FD305772 | 1 | Passed |
| April 23, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X6KD607147 | 1 | Passed |
| April 15, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X6JD495643 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 23, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X2FD265833 | 1 | Passed |
| March 20, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9XXLJ300180 | 0 | Clean |
| March 20, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X3FD305773 | 1 | Passed |
| March 7, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9XXLJ300180 | 1 | Passed |
| February 23, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X0ED251010 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | KY | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| December 4, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 25, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| July 29, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 27, 2024 | IN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| August 9, 2024 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN43
KY6
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (50)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~42
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
19
Other Trailer
5
Truck
5
Flatbed
2
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9HD447824 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8KN129566 | 4 | — |
| Trlr | — | 4E7AA39209ASA2452 | 4 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA3928AATA2741 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U285KR067229 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0X1MD717895 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXLJ300180 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3GD334089 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD668658 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0ED251010 | 3 | — |
Show all 50 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3FD305773 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6KD607147 | 3 | — |
| Trlr | — | 4E7AA39237ASA2085 | 3 | — |
| 2023 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U281PR080700 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1FD305772 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6JD495643 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9GD300241 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1XPBDP9X9GD300242 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR5LL364595 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | — | 4E7AA39218ASA2216 | 2 | 1 |
| Van Guard | — | 4E7AA39256ATA0985 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA3926AATA2740 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA39279ASA2450 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA39299ASA2451 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA392XAATA2742 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4EPAA39202ATA4274 | 2 | — |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2827RJ40596 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2837RL37955 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U282HR059033 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U282PR081225 | 1 | — |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U283KR067228 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXKTX8MJ422846 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX8LJ341404 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0X3MD717896 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 41 ft | 1PMS14123D1006240 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6MJ441845 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ300190 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1PD893642 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4PD893621 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2FD265833 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3GD299846 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5FD305774 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5PL165217 | 1 | 1 |
| Vntg | — | 4E7AA39205ASA0484 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | — | 4E7AA39219ASA2539 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA39245ASA0486 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA3928AATA2643 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4E7AA392X9ASA2538 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | — | 4E7AA392XAATA2739 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 4EPAA3920XATA2709 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 16, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 29, 1982 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 12, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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