James H Drew Transportation LLC
USDOT 2538474 · MC-883276 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
James H Drew Transportation LLC is a company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 380 power units and 122 drivers, which ranks it #43 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 29 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 52.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 0.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | James H Drew Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2538474 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-883276 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 8701 Zionsville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
| Phone | (317) 876-3739 |
| First registered | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2538474.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 78 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.32 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 78.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,064,408 miles reported for 2026 – about 5,433 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 72 CDL drivers; 57 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | James H Drew Transportation | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 52.4% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 186% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 81% lower than average |
| Inspections | 29 | 29 with a driver check, 21 with a vehicle check, 63 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of James H Drew Transportation LLC?
James H Drew Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 2538474 and operating authority MC-883276.
How many trucks does James H Drew Transportation LLC have?
It reports 380 power units (1 tractors, 150 straight trucks) and 78 trailers, with 122 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 9, 2026).
Where is James H Drew Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Indianapolis, Indiana 46268.
What is the out-of-service rate of James H Drew Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 52.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.