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JAMES KELLEY
DBA: Kelley Farms
Toone, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2550133 · MC 1455957
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1455957 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1455957
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA960515271
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2550133
MC Number
MC-1455957
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 14, 2014
Authority Granted
August 25, 2022
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Toone, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO2
AL1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB6RH438073 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820212007746 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAMR9WC049160 | 2 | 2 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | 1S9L43620SS174089 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | PE9LT40T3LP806607 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | I033AL2805 | DYERSBURG TN | II | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WOODS TRAI |
2HSFHAMR9WC049160 1W9W6XA2XSG554418 |
TN P9581HY TN 707731T |
| June 16, 2026 | W230004536 | MARSTON MO | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
2HSFHAMR9WC049160 1TTF4820212007746 |
TN P9581HY TN 342038T |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | W230004468 | MINER MO | II | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUYDSEB6RH438073 1TTF4820212007746 |
TN S3971HY TN 342038T |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 8, 2024 | I3A0360057 | HENDERSON TN | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HOMEMADE T |
1FUYDSEB6RH438073 1S9L43620SS174089 |
TN S3971HY TN U612106 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 30, 2024 | WBMC003563 | RS, AL | II | 3 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRLR |
2HSFHAMR9WC049160 PE9LT40T3LP806607 |
TN P9581HY TN U743014 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | 2014011590 | MARSHALL COUNTY, MS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
2HSFHAMR9WC049160 1TTF4820212007746 |
TN P9581HY TN 342038T |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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