James D Jones Excavating INC Safety Record
DOT# 660884 · London, KY 40744 · 6068646519
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, James D Jones Excavating INC (DOT# 660884) in London, Kentucky has 56 inspections on record with 63 violations and a 17.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 63 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 56 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/16/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2025 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 10/01/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-MAY-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-JAN-26 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-JAN-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | West Bend Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.