James River Carriers Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Richmond, VA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 129 | 10 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 119 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 830 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 129 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 129 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 93% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 80% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 73% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71% | 87% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 35 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 60 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | WV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 1.72 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 11 | 0.21 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 4.52 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.21 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 37 states. Top state TN accounts for 10% of activity. Activity outside home state (VA): 100%.
+32 other states with fewer inspections
| Jul 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 36 |
| 33 |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 7 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2026 |
| SD |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | US | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 3965BHLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3958A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 39360E | Windshield - Obstructed | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 39141B10MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |