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JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC

2227 STATION RD · Richmond, VA 23234

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  • MC #83735
  • USDOT #3113083 USDOT Active
  • 129
    Power Units
  • 112
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC is a Richmond, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 129 truck(s) in their fleet and 112 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-83735 and their USDOT number is 3113083.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/20/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 9,539,643 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 19 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 17 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 35 states over the past 24 months: TN (19), NC (17), MD (14), OH (9), IN (8), SC (8), KY (6), MN (6), AR (6), VA (5), WI (5), SD (5), +23 more. Home base: Richmond, Virginia.

Safety Record

49 Severe Violations Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.85 25 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.35 15 Vehicle Maintenance 5.39 43 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.51 7

Inspection Summary

  • 173
    Total
  • 98
    Clean
  • 75
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 21

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS20× OOS×20 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective4× SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC
2227 STATION RD
RICHMOND, VA 23234
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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