JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC
21-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Kalamazoo, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 383663
- MC
- MC456049
- Based
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Contact
- 2693853311 · cris@fultonexcavating.com
What this carrier is
Hauling machinery, large objects, dry bulk commodities, and construction materials, JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC operates as a small-fleet dry-bulk carrier from Kalamazoo, MI. 21 power units, 21 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC456049 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 9 owned trucks, 12 owned tractors, 29 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,418 motor carriers operating 21 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 13.19 | 30.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.81 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 31.94 | 0.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 21-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 383663: 3 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Jan 15, 2026 in MI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Total violations | 2 |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 23, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a small fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, dry bulk commodities, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (29 trailers against 12 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,418 peer carriers operating 21 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 3 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 2 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet dry-bulk carrier running local lanes with 21 power units on file.
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