JAMES BOONE TRUCKING INC
47-unit tanker operator based in Seminole, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 538279
- MC
- MC268329
- Based
- Seminole, AL
- Contact
- 2519462072 · awalker@seminolexpress.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, beverages, and paper products, JAMES BOONE TRUCKING INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Seminole, AL. 47 power units, 46 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC268329 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 21, 2006).
Fleet composition on file: 47 owned tractors, 145 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: 615 motor carriers operating 47 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 21.64 | 110.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 6.24 | 112.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.98 | 100.7% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 69.18 | 75.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.76 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 47-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Controlled Substances/Alcohol and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 538279: 155 inspections across 15 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 3, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 |
| Total violations | 92 (21 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 30, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (145 trailers against 47 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 615 peer carriers operating 47 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 105 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 14 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 92 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 47 power units on file.
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