JAMES JONES EXCAVATING INC
JAMES JONES EXCAVATING
- 660884
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2525 SOUTH LAUREL ROAD
LONDON, KY 40744 - 50
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0.61 | Not Public | 0 | 2.79 | 0 | Not Public | 0.12 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3
3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
64.9
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
46
0
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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29
11
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
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46
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
46
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 22
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.100B-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 46
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 7/30/2026 | KYCV43204225 | KY | 794706 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 7/30/2026 | KYS227000923 | KY | S2N855 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 7/28/2026 | KYCV44665710 | KY | R3E036 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 7/17/2026 | KYCV43726845 | KY | N8D495 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 7/9/2026 | KYCV44793046 | KY | 931399 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 7/8/2026 | KYCV44665646 | KY | M1N690 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 4 | ||||||
| 7/2/2026 | KYCV42723660 | KY | 962419 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 6/24/2026 | KYCV43726766 | KY | E2G506 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 6/16/2026 | KYCV42723632 | KY | N8D495 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 5/27/2026 | KYCV43204051 | KY | N8D487 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 5/14/2026 | KYCV43783861 | KY | G0K785 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 5/12/2026 | KYCV42723579 | KY | 844279 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 5/5/2026 | KYCV43744184 | KY | F9R291 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 4/28/2026 | KYCV43203981 | KY | E2G514 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 4/23/2026 | KYCV44665494 | KY | S2N855 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 3/10/2026 | KYCV43889374 | KY | 844279 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 2/24/2026 | KYCV43095539 | KY | 892366 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 2/24/2026 | KYCV43705247 | KY | F9R300 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 11/18/2025 | KYCV44665155 | KY | R3E036 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 11/10/2025 | KYCV43095260 | KY | 844279 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 8 | ||||||
| 10/28/2025 | KYCV43429744 | KY | 892372 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 10/23/2025 | KYS203001023 | KY | K0Z399 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | 6 | ||||||
| 10/16/2025 | KYCV44720238 | KY | AHA212 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 10/10/2025 | KYCV43704906 | KY | G0K785 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 10/1/2025 | KY0S02802851 | KY | 892372 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 10/1/2025 | KYCV42723472 | KY | 892364 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 9/24/2025 | KYCV43095159 | KY | D0Y036 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 9/23/2025 | KYS227000134 | KY | N8D487 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 8/20/2025 | KYCV42723369 | KY | 622320 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 7/22/2025 | KYCV43203262 | KY | D0Y025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | ||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 7/17/2025 | KYCV43203249 | KY | 859255 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/18/2025 | KYCV42723119 | KY | 962234 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/17/2025 | KYS197002499 | KY | 844281 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 3/27/2025 | KYCV44035640 | KY | 962416 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 3/26/2025 | KYCV43729215 | KY | D0Y025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 3/17/2025 | KYCV44699146 | KY | E2G514 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 3/4/2025 | KYCV42723017 | KY | 892380 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 2/25/2025 | KYCV43094709 | KY | A5F444 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 2/18/2025 | KYCV42722990 | KY | C1V147 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 2/4/2025 | KYCV42905803 | KY | D0Y036 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | ||||||
| 1/6/2025 | KYS197002249 | KY | M1N676 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 12/19/2024 | KYS223000021 | KY | 233653 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 11/26/2024 | KYCV43202802 | KY | 622319 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 11/21/2024 | KYCV44035587 | KY | 962416 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 9/17/2024 | KYCV42722779 | KY | D0Y037 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | ||||||
| 9/4/2024 | KYCV43202633 | KY | D0Y025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 2
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 1/16/2026 | KY0073283810 | KY | 962419 | KY | 0 | 1 | No | No | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1/6/2025 | KY0073136820 | KY | M1N676 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 9/16/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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46
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*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 09/13/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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