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JAMES E OWEN TRUCKING INC
DBA: J E Owen Trucking
Forest, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 449018 · MC 209217
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-209217 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$75,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
9.3% OOS · 73 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 73 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC209217
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 7901156673
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF013737
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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 13, 1991
Authority Reinstated
June 5, 1996
Annual Mileage
3,409,013 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1091 Blackwater Road, Forest, VA 24551
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James E Owen
Officer 2
James C Owen
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
9.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
43 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 25th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
73
Driver Inspections
51
Vehicle Inspections
30
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving20
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)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (73)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 9107000001 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR7GN109055 1UYVS2535EG016502 |
VA 93144PY VA 271727TM |
| April 15, 2026 | 0006866045 | US 29 NEAR EXIT 153, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9LI406989 1UYVS2532EG016523 |
VA 28962PZ VA 503013TL |
| March 26, 2026 | 6725001564 | CHARLOTTESVILLE VA | I | 6 | — | BRC SCRAP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR7GN109055 1UYVS2537DG780916 |
VA 93144PY VA 527493TM |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| CONTINENTAL RECYCLING | 2 | March 14, 2024 |
| AQUATIC | 2 | December 7, 2023 |
| 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 |
| CITY MISSION THRIFT | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
26 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. 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
8 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 (68)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 59 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~41
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
40
Tractor
27
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 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DG780916 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4MJ461236 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0PJ230906 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 68 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HG905320 | 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 | — |
| 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.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 1996 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 5, 1996 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancelled · Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Carolina Casualty Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Canal Insurance Company | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · National Indemnity Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Sentry Select Insurance Company | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| July 22, 1991 | BROKER | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record |
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