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JAMES K WILSON
DBA: Jim Wilson Excavating
Copperopolis, CA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2741409
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2741409
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 27, 2018
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 2015
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2017)
Contact Information
Address
116 Poker Flat Road, Copperopolis, CA 95228
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Wilson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | CA | — | — | 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
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murt | Semi-trailer | 1M9G442037A056555 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD63EPFX1102 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | NDN6010444 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MURT |
5KJJALD63EPFX1102 1M9G442037A056555 |
CA 9E37784 CA 4WL6550 |
| February 15, 2024 | UDGC002252 | SONORA CHP OFFICE, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COZA |
5KJJALD63EPFX1102 1C9G42203F1167025 |
CA 9E37784 CA 4SW6907 |
| January 25, 2024 | UDGC002215 | SONORA CHP OFFICE, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KW KAUF |
1XKZDP0X0KJ247862 5SHAP3034HB001281 |
CA 9E37795 CA 4RH6104 |
| January 25, 2024 | UDGC002213 | SONORA CHP OFFICE, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW RAM |
1XKZDP0X6KJ247865 5SPTD3031NW2K4937 |
CA 9E37794 CA 4UU6516 |
| January 9, 2024 | UDEX005003 | UNINC CALAVERAS, CA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
3AKBCYCY8FDGD0551 |
CA 9E37808 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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