James River Carriers LLC
USDOT 3113083 · MC-83735 · Richmond, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
James River Carriers LLC is a company based in Richmond, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 129 power units and 112 drivers, which ranks it #42 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 173 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 36.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 7.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | James River Carriers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3113083 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-83735 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2227 Station Rd, Richmond, VA 23234 |
| Phone | (804) 293-8860 |
| First registered | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3113083.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 119 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 830 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 7.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,539,643 miles reported for 2026 – about 73,951 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 100 CDL drivers; 53 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 59 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | James River Carriers LLC | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.5% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 94% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 122% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 56% higher than average |
| Inspections | 173 | 173 with a driver check, 85 with a vehicle check, 118 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of James River Carriers LLC?
James River Carriers LLC is registered with USDOT number 3113083 and operating authority MC-83735.
How many trucks does James River Carriers LLC have?
It reports 129 power units (119 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 830 trailers, with 112 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 20, 2026).
Where is James River Carriers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Richmond, Virginia 23234.
What is the out-of-service rate of James River Carriers LLC?
Over 24 months, 36.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.