DBA: James River Equipment
James River Equipment Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Ashland, VA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 213 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 222 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 222 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 55% | 89% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 80% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20% | 80% | Better than most peers |
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 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | WV | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.13 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0.65 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.42 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 5 states. Top state MD accounts for 35% of activity. Activity outside home state (VA): 84%.
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| MD |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | WV | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 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 | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 39375A1TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 39111B5LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 3965B | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 39345B2B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 39145B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | — |