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JAMES L BYARS
DBA: Byars Trucking
Valley Springs, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 364652 · MC 253147
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-253147 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 25, 2019; first granted July 27, 1992 (34 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC253147
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy FBCAT0555700
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
364652
MC Number
MC-253147
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 5, 1989
Authority First Granted
July 27, 1992
Authority Reinstated
April 25, 2019
Annual Mileage
79,989 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Valley Springs, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
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
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | CA | — | 1 | 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
CA2
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9KD605994 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Dragon Products | Roll-off Trailer · 48 ft | 1UNSH482X7C053116 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 48X1F392XF1009350 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | NBH0008996 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XPXD49X9KD605994 1UNSH482X7C053116 |
CA XP26689 CA 4HN3103 |
| February 25, 2025 | 7165028611 | WADSWORTH, NV | II | — | — | CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XPXD49X9KD605994 1UNSH482X7C053116 |
CA XP26689 CA 4HN3103 |
| June 4, 2024 | UCK0002174 | CORDELIA IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPXD49X9KD605994 48X1F392XF1009350 |
CA XP26689 CA 4RZ1693 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 11, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 25, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 25, 2019 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 10, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 8, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 22, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 26, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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