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BROAD & JAMES INC
DBA: Broad & James Towing
Columbus, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 536694 · MC 358273
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-358273 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC358273
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 5E36659
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
536694
MC Number
MC-358273
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 1993
Authority Granted
May 24, 1999
Annual Mileage
1,300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4301 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Shriner
Officer 2
Tim Shriner
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | 7250001915 | IN | II | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JP5J4S52379 |
OH PKU1736 |
| June 21, 2025 | 3284000713 | OH | III | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3HEC04590 |
OH PJY9625 |
| May 23, 2025 | 3277001400 | OH | III | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JN3H4S50742 |
OH PKK9857 |
| 392.16A-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | |||||||
| April 30, 2025 | 3253000360 | OH | II | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X7NM484894 |
OH PNT4714 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | |||||||
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH3
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 42 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3HEC04590 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X7NM484894 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JN3H4S50742 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JP5J4S52379 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 24, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 24, 1999 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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