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JAMES WILLIAMS
DBA: Williams Trucking
Pelham, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 942771 · MC 405036
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 25 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-405036 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC405036
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
942771
MC Number
MC-405036
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 26, 2001
Authority Granted
April 23, 2001
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Pelham, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance68
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
40.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA13
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
2
Crib Log Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4027JPP10164 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHASR7WC037401 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAMR1WC050514 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT402XHPP03719 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAPR95C185737 | 3 | — |
| Big John T | Semi-trailer | 1B9PA402XRFBJ0773 | 2 | 2 |
| Pitts | Crib Log Trailer | 1PELT4028VP970889 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4ND4RH2YN232175 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | 1400001368 | CAIRO GA | III | 1 | — | MIKE GAINOUS | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSCHAPR95C185737 5JYLT4027JPP10164 |
GA YMC447 GA YFB605 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 1438001884 | BACONTON GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHAMR1WC050514 5JYLT402XHPP03719 |
GA ZJW625 GA ZNA056 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 1366000589 | MEIGS GA | II | 16 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHAMR1WC050514 5JYLT402XHPP03719 |
GA ZJW625 GA ZNA056 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104C-C | Cargo - Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points | Securement Device | ||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | 1438001654 | CAMILLA GA | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHAMR1WC050514 5JYLT402XHPP03719 |
GA ZJW625 GA ZNA056 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 26, 2026 | 1453000419 | THOMASVILLE GA | II | 8 | — | NORTON LOGGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHAMR1WC050514 5JYLT402XHPP03719 |
GA ZJW625 GA TS28184 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 1394001176 | CAIRO GA | III | 1 | — | MIKE GAINUS | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSCHAPR95C185737 5JYLT4027JPP10164 |
GA YMC447 GA YFB605 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 1460000470 | ADEL GA | I | 13 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BIG JOHN T |
2HSFHASR7WC037401 1B9PA402XRFBJ0773 |
GA EYT557 GA YXR868 |
| 393.9A1-LPLOWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | 1438001191 | BACONTON GA | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSCHAPR95C185737 5JYLT4027JPP10164 |
GA YMC447 GA YFB605 |
| June 5, 2025 | 1366000187 | COOLIDGE GA | II | 13 | 1 | NORTON TIMBER | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BIG JOHN T |
2HSFHASR7WC037401 1B9PA402XRFBJ0773 |
GA EYT557 GA YXR868 |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.82-SM | Speedometer - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | 1453000309 | JAKIN GA | II | 6 | 2 | NORTON LOGGING | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PITTS TRAILERS |
2HSFHASR7WC037401 5JYLT4027JPP10164 |
GA EYT557 GA YFB605 |
| 393.9A1-LPLOWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.116F-CL | OOSLogs - Improper securement of logs transported on pole trailers | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTON LOGGING | 2 | January 26, 2026 |
| MIKE GAINOUS | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| MIKE GAINUS | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| NORTON TIMBER | 1 | June 5, 2025 |
| WILLIMAS TRUCKING | 1 | September 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2003 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 18, 2003 | Inactive Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 23, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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