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Freight Carrier · Madison, MN

JAMES L ESCHEN

Name: JAMES L ESCHEN
Address: 278 8TH AVE SOUTH, MADISON, MN, 56256, US
Telephone: (605) 467-6716

278 8TH AVE SOUTH · Madison, MN 56256

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #265614
USDOT #531048 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JAMES L ESCHEN is a Madison, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-265614 and their USDOT number is 531048.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/04/2026 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 130,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Exempt for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Meat
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Madison, Minnesota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving Not Public — Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service Not Public — Vehicle Maintenance Not Public — Drugs / Alcohol Not Public — Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness Not Public —

Locations

Physical Address

JAMES L ESCHEN
278 8TH AVE SOUTH
MADISON, MN 56256

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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