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JAMES N BUSH CONSTRUCTION INC
Silver Point, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 389396 · MC 1640300
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1640300 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
58.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 87.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1640300
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9M680442
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
389396
MC Number
MC-1640300
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 13, 1990
Authority Granted
May 30, 2024
Annual Mileage
63,435 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6580 Smithville Hwy, Silver Point, TN 38582
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kyle Bush
Officer 2
David C Bush
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
87.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 95th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate87.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (66.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | WHITE GMC · 4V1JBBMF3RR821502 | 6 | 3 OOS |
| April 17, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2P324C9YM048246 | 0 | Clean |
| April 9, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVMALAV32LK13444 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2P324C9YM048246 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 7, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2P324C9YM048246 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJAPCK79DAK3509 | 0 | Clean |
| November 12, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2P324C9YM048246 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVMALAV32LK13444 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| July 10, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | WHITE GMC · 4V1JBBMF3RR821502 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| June 16, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W5HTXFEB57147 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 5, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJAPCK79DAK3509 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| January 27, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W4CT6MED00553 | 2 | 2 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 8 | Out of service |
| July 14, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 8 | Out of service |
| July 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | 7 | Out of service |
| June 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | 7 | Out of service |
| July 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | 7 | Out of service |
| June 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| March 31, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| July 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| July 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| June 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| January 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| January 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Failure to Prevent Movement | Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting | 3 | Out of service |
| June 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | Out of service |
| June 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| June 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN12
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 52 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
2
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P324C9YM048246 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCK79DAK3509 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMALAV32LK13444 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 4LF4S5236X3509220 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 Whitegmc WB | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V1JBBMF3RR821502 | 2 | 2 |
| Kaufman | — | 5VGAP302XKL005051 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HTXFEB57147 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4CT6MED00553 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Landoll Corporation 317 | Flatbed | 1LH17AUH7T1008051 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Flatbed · 25 ft | 4Z1GF2525GS020646 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | — | 5L2FT28267L000386 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Load King | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5LKL53350F1029235 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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