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JAMES D MCWHORTER
DBA: Lacey Taxidermy
Meridian, ID
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 840254 · MC 447980
No Safety Rating
Active 23 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-447980 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC447980
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA981660692
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
840254
MC Number
MC-447980
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 1999
Authority Granted
December 27, 2002
Annual Mileage
78,519 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Meridian, ID
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT3
SD2
CO1
IA1
NV1
OR1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth T2 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTDU9X97J169287 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C6G1514292 | 10 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W15534A1L6628796 | 2 | — |
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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | AS44380041 | BURNS OR | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 0440000646 | SISSETON SD | III | 3 | — | ESTVOLD OILFIELD SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRA |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 1W15534A1L6628796 |
ID AM9962 MT 271590F |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 5110001889 | WILMOT SD | II | 3 | — | LACEY'S TAXIDERMY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRA |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 1W15534A1L6628796 |
ID AM9962 MT 271590F |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | 1767610397 | CORTEZ CO | III | 5 | — | PECOS VALLEY EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | U498501098 | WIBAUX MT | III | — | — | BLATHNER ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| December 2, 2025 | 7088029338 | APEX CHECKSITE, NV | III | — | — | VA TRANSFORMER CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| November 14, 2025 | PGLK000473 | SHERIDAN/DIETZ POE, WY | II | 3 | 1 | STERLING CRANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 2, 2025 | 0044000782 | QUINCY WA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 24, 2025 | AW39010120 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | II | — | — | CAPITOL ROOFING SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| January 18, 2025 | 000P12B07X | HWY 2 EB AND 80TH ST, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKTDU9X97J169287 13N2532C6G1514292 |
ID AM9962 ID LA3803 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ESTVOLD OILFIELD SERVICES | 1 | May 1, 2026 |
| LACEY'S TAXIDERMY | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| PECOS VALLEY EQUIPMENT | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| BLATHNER ENERGY | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| VA TRANSFORMER CORP | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| STERLING CRANE | 1 | November 14, 2025 |
| CAPITOL ROOFING SERVICE | 1 | January 24, 2025 |
| RITCHIE BROS AUCTIONEERS | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
| DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC | 1 | June 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 30, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 30, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 30, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 27, 2002 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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