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JAMES A TURNER INC
CarrierIntel Score: 62/100. 7 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 521961MC 171395ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · $1,000,000 · 1 policySOUDERTON, PA
COMPANY
Authority since
1993-09-28
MCS-150
2026-03-06 · 4,076,038 mi (2025)
Fleet
23 units · 10 trailers · 23 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
4,076,038 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
3469 BETHLEHEM PIKE
SOUDERTON, PA 18964
SOUDERTON, PA 18964
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
2157236250
Email
bestway3469@comcast.net
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
JAMES A TURNER
Title
PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Tanker / Bulk Liquids
Cargo types
6
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids / GasesCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOther: HEATING OIL
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
512 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
5.3%
3 / 57 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
62
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
1 risk factor · 3 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
40 crashes · 0 fatal · 20 with injuries · 35 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
95% — 54 clean of 57 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
5.3% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 3 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
58 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-03-06
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000
SUMMARY
8.7 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
95% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M
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