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JAMES EDWARD MATTHEWS
DBA: J E M Trucking
Saint James, MN
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 810069
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
810069
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
July 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 11, 1999
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Saint James, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP4D49X9DD189418 | 0 | Clean |
| October 4, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD49X77R212538 | 3 | Passed |
| June 19, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD19HSHR9985 | 0 | 2 OOS |
| June 28, 2024 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X77R212538 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| April 8, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 4 | Passed |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
MN2
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X77R212538 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5326D3003227 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Merritt | Livestock · 53 ft | 1MT2N5334FH025112 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A7G5548860 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X9DD189418 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD19HSHR9985 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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