JAMES W MEANS III

DOT #271588 • MC #194420 • DBA: J W MEANS TRUCK LINES
Inactive

JAMES W MEANS III is a motor carrier based in COLUMBIA, SC registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 271588 and MC number 194420. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1986, a span of roughly 40 years. JAMES W MEANS III reports a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers to the FMCSA.

Company Information

Legal Name
JAMES W MEANS III
DBA Name
J W MEANS TRUCK LINES
DOT Number
271588
MC Number
194420
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Apr 21, 1986

Location

Physical Address
1702 BLUEBIRD LN
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Mailing Address
5 BROOKSPRING CIRCLE
COLUMBIA, SC 29223

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
2
Total Drivers
2
Truck Units
2
Operation Type
Interstate

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for JAMES W MEANS III.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 194420 Inactive None None

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