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BROAD & JAMES INC

DOT 536694
MC 358273
Entity Carrier
4301 E 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
536694
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Overview

BROAD & JAMES INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2025, based in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 42 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.333333333333336%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 2.4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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9 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

6
Inspections, 24 mo
11
Violations, 24 mo
2
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-18
393.9A-LPL — Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-18
393.100B-C — Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-18
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-08-18
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-18
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 (Unit 2)
2026-08-18
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-08-18
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2026-08-18
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-05-23
392.16AD — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. (Unit D)
2025-04-30
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2024-11-08
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units42
Drivers33
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-358273

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BROAD & JAMES INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 536694 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BROAD & JAMES INC carry cargo insurance?
This carrier has $1,000,000 in insurance coverage on file.
What is BROAD & JAMES INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BROAD & JAMES INC operate?
It runs 42 power units with 33 drivers on file.

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4301 E 5TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
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