Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 916097 · MC-897348 · Updated Aug 30, 2026
James Mcrae
DBA BIG BEAR'S TOWING RECOVERY & AUTO
3 power unitsavg 10 yrLocal · 1 statesBRUNSWICK, GA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-897348 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.0Avg age (yr)
2008–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 30, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 26 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2000.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 9 inspections.
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 2008–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES MCRAE (USDOT 916097) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 12, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 30, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 15, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES MCRAE's USDOT number?
JAMES MCRAE's USDOT number is 916097, and its motor carrier number is MC-897348.
Is JAMES MCRAE authorized to operate?
As of Aug 30, 2026, JAMES MCRAE is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES MCRAE's safety record?
JAMES MCRAE has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JAMES MCRAE's fleet?
JAMES MCRAE operates 3 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES MCRAE based?
JAMES MCRAE is based in BRUNSWICK, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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