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JAMES MCMAHON
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Mahopac, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3733382 · MC 1318762
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1318762 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia
Safety
Not Rated
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1318762
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAR3100004186
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3733382
MC Number
MC-1318762
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 29, 2021
Authority Granted
October 20, 2021
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Mahopac, NY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY4
CT1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL9RG416909 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Buckeye | Car Hauler · 48 ft | 4B9CB6L21P1149390 | 4 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | SPK3060380 | HUDSON NY | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BUCKEYE |
3C63RRHL9RG416909 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CJ49014 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | 0L55010546 | PLAINVIEW NY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BUCKEYE |
3C63RRHL9RG416909 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CJ49014 |
| August 14, 2025 | SPL3010636 | PLAINVIEW NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BUCKEYE |
3C63RRHL9RG416909 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CJ49014 |
| April 14, 2025 | 0775000320 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | I | 3 | 1 | CREDIT UNION LEASING AMERICA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BUCKEYE |
3C63RRHL9RG416909 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CJ49014 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | 0L10200238 | COMMACK NY | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BUCKEYE |
3C63RRHL9RG416909 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CJ49014 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| March 29, 2024 | SPWK090949 | EAST FISHKILL (WB), NY | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FT8W3DTXNEF71657 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CG18256 |
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| February 19, 2024 | 1030000380 | I-84 EB X 23, CT | I | 3 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FT8W3DTXNEF71657 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CG18256 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | 0557000726 | I84 E/B X23, CT | I | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FT8W3DTXNEF71657 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CG18256 |
| October 26, 2023 | 0767000070 | MILFORD, CT | I | 1 | — | A BETTER WAY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BUCKEYE |
1FT8W3DTXNEF71657 4B9CB6L21P1149390 |
NY 37392NB NY CG18256 |
| 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CREDIT UNION LEASING AMERICA | 1 | April 14, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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