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JAMES A TURNER INC

DOT 521961
MC 171395
Entity Carrier
3469 BETHLEHEM PIKE, SOUDERTON, PA 18964 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory4 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
521961
ACTIVE

Overview

JAMES A TURNER INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2026, based in Souderton, Pennsylvania, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 23 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
20%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 17.4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
63 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

33
Inspections, 24 mo
40
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-27
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-07-15
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-07-15
395.8A1-HOSP — HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (Unit D)
2026-02-09
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-01-14
177.823A-HMPMCM — HM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 17 (Unit 2)
2025-12-10
392.2-SLLCP — State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone (Unit D)
2025-11-12
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-10-16
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 2)
2025-10-16
393.45D-BAAL — Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-06
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 (Unit D)
2025-10-01
392.2-SLLSIV — State/Local Laws - State insurance violation (Unit 1)
2025-10-01
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-08-19
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-08-19
107.620B-HMAMC — HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. (Unit 1)
2025-06-17
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-06-11
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2025-06-11
393.11A1-CSLRR — Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 (Unit 1)
2025-05-23
107.620B-HMAMC — HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. (Unit 1)
2025-05-23
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-05-15
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2025-05-15
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-04-22
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 2)

Fleet Profile

Power units23
Drivers23
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-171395

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 JAMES A TURNER INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 521961 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JAMES A TURNER INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JAMES A TURNER 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 JAMES A TURNER INC operate?
It runs 23 power units with 23 drivers on file.

Contact JAMES A TURNER INC

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Physical Address
3469 BETHLEHEM PIKE
SOUDERTON, PA 18964
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