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Carrier profile · USDOT 158685 · MC-1545875 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
JM Deforest Inc
8 power unitsavg 15.5 yrLocal · 2 statesBRAWLEY, CA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1545875 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
15.5Avg age (yr)
2009–2012 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 7 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.5 yr
Model years 2009–2012 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JM DEFOREST INC (USDOT 158685) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Nov 20, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 9, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 30, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JM DEFOREST INC's USDOT number?
JM DEFOREST INC's USDOT number is 158685, and its motor carrier number is MC-1545875.
Is JM DEFOREST INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JM DEFOREST INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JM DEFOREST INC's safety record?
JM DEFOREST INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JM DEFOREST INC's fleet?
JM DEFOREST INC operates 8 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JM DEFOREST INC based?
JM DEFOREST INC is based in BRAWLEY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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