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JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC
DBA: J E Owen Trucking
Forest, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 449018 · MC 209217
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1988
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-209217 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.8% OOS · 71 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC209217
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, since October 1, 2023
Authority Age
30 yrs, 4 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 71 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC209217
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT3125304580
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 7901156673
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
449018
MC Number
MC-209217
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 13, 1991
Authority First Granted
June 17, 1988
Authority Reinstated
June 5, 1996
Annual Mileage
3,409,013 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1091 Blackwater Road, Forest, VA 24551
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
James C Owen
Officer 2
James E Owen
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
71
Driver Inspections
51
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
9.8% of 41 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
27th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
9 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 44 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 44 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 44 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 44 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | VA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 12, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 2, 2024 | ME | — | — | 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
VA15
NC5
OH4
SC4
IN3
MD3
and 19 more states
Fleet & Equipment (69)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 59 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~41
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
40
Tractor
27
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX7J173253 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0PJ231120 | 4 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7GN109055 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HG905317 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X17J162643 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3PJ230902 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6GJ102914 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HG905320 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DG780916 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4MJ461236 | 2 | — |
Show all 69 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0PJ230906 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7GJ120077 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7PJ230904 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9LJ406989 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9LJ406992 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9PJ230905 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0GN137232 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620KD154879 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624KD154884 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627KD154880 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1EL838673 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6EL838670 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DG780935 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530HG905311 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CG414416 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531DG780944 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CG231316 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532DG780936 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EG016506 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EG016523 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HG905309 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HG905312 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS25338L792090 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CG414420 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DG780923 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EG016507 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L7920905 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CG414418 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535EG016502 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535EG016516 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DG780924 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DG780938 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DG780941 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CG231313 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DG780947 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537EG016517 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EG016512 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538HG905301 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538HG905315 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L7920910 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539CG414406 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DG780903 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EG016518 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539HG905310 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9GJ102928 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X4YJ838567 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0LJ406993 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ406994 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3HJ158651 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5HJ158652 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5LJ406990 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5PJ230903 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6LJ406996 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7HJ158653 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7LJ406991 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKYDP9X9LI406989 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9PJ230886 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Pace American Pace American Trailer | Dry Van · 28 ft | 4FPWB2825AG147049 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHD53GLHK0281 | 1 | 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 (71)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | W112007477 | BOONVILLE MO | III | 1 | — | CONTINENTAL RECYCLING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9PJ230886 1UYVS2538EG016512 |
VA 41513PZ VA 503002TL |
| 392.2-SLLOWZ | State/Local Laws - Other work/construction zone violations | |||||||||
| October 15, 2026 | I032H80153 | CLEVELAND TN | III | — | — | LION ELASTOMERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY |
1XKYDP9X9PJ230905 1UYVS2533HG905304 |
VA 44724PZ VA 669303TL |
| September 3, 2026 | PSC1571056 | SHADY SPRING WV | III | 1 | — | SPRINGFIELD CARTAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X5PJ230903 1UYVS2531HG905320 |
VA 44479PZ VA 669319TL |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | 0006907366 | LEXINGTON NC | III | — | — | B&W FIBERGLASS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR0GN137232 1UYVS2539HG905310 |
VA 92145PY VA 669309T |
| August 6, 2026 | 8368001516 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9XX7J173253 |
VA 62061PY |
| July 1, 2026 | 8368001432 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | DOUBLE ENVELOPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9LJ406989 1UYVS2536DG780924 |
VA 28962PZ VA 409712TL |
| June 16, 2026 | 8368001391 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X0PJ231120 1UYVS2532DG780936 |
VA 43442PZ VA 409738TL |
| June 5, 2026 | 1387000702 | TUCKER GA | III | 1 | — | NORCOM INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9PJ230905 1UYVS2539CG414406 |
VA 44724PZ VA 339504TL |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 7946003402 | GEORGETOWN IN | III | 1 | — | ACS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9LJ406992 1UYVS2532HG905312 |
VA 28965PZ VA 669311TL |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | SPF3022065 | SLATE HILL NY | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9LJ406989 1UYVS2531CG414416 |
VA 28962PZ VA 545733 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL RECYCLING | 3 | October 26, 2026 |
| ACS | 3 | June 4, 2026 |
| DOUBLE ENVELOPE | 2 | July 1, 2026 |
| AMERICAN BATH GROUP | 2 | December 3, 2025 |
| SENTRY EQUIPMENT ERECTORS, LLC | 2 | September 24, 2025 |
| TIMBERLAND | 2 | February 23, 2025 |
| LION ELASTOMERS | 1 | October 15, 2026 |
| SPRINGFIELD CARTAGE | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| B&W FIBERGLASS | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| NORCOM INC | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| BRC SCRAP | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| KEY PARTS | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
26 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Northland Insurance Company |
| July 22, 1991 | BROKER | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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