DBA: J E Owen Trucking
James E Owen Trucking Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Forest, VA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 208 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 59 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 59 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 79% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 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 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 5 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 6 | 6 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 1.28 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 8 | 0.22 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4.37 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 23 states. Top state VA accounts for 23% of activity. Activity outside home state (VA): 77%.
+18 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 10 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| MD |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ND | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3939ALSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3965BL | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 39375A3TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 39375BTFV | Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 3922SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |