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JAMES T NEWELL JR
DBA: Jim Newell Trucking
Baldwin City, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 348566 · MC 233937
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-233937 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs since reinstatement on October 25, 2024; first granted November 8, 1991 (34 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC233937
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300226452
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
348566
MC Number
MC-233937
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 29, 1989
Authority First Granted
November 8, 1991
Authority Reinstated
October 25, 2024
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Baldwin City, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OK1
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0YR847487 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN3923GC034007 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | X200172911 | SH74/234TH, OK | II | — | — | M/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD49X0YR847487 5MADN3923GC034007 |
KS 152210 KS 661660 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 25, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 15, 2021 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 22, 2015 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 13, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 10, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 22, 2004 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 24, 1999 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · GEiCO Marine Insurance Company |
| October 20, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 19, 2026 |
| October 12, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 9, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 19, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 4, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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8882 BASTILLE CIR W, Parkland, FL, 33076
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