JAMES E FULTON & SONS INC
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 175.0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 21
Trailers: 29 (29 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
2516 MILLER RD, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
Phone Number
(269) 385-3311
Mailing Address
2516 MILLER RD, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49001
Cell Phone
(269) 207-1253
Email Address
Fax Number
(269) 385-1005
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-01 | BIPD/Primary | S 2418667 | $750,000 | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2021-02-22 | BIPD/Primary | S2418667 | $750,000 | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… | 2021-04-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | EBA 041 72 01 | $750,000 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 2021-02-22 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | A 3232236 | $750,000 | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | 2017-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | A 3232236 | $750,000 | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | 2016-01-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-11-30 | BIPD/Primary | A 3158002 | $750,000 | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | 2015-02-04 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-09-17 | BIPD/Primary | CBA0336628 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2012-11-30 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CBA0336628 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2009-09-17 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
175.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
4 inspections · 7 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
1 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (4 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | HOLLM05043 | 1 | MI | 10 | 7 | KW 1XKDD40X... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | WHEES03403 | 2 | MI | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKDD40X... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | LEONP00578 | 3 | MI | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FT7W2BT... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 9511003875 | 1 | IN | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV... |
Jul 16, 2026
HOLLM05043
Jan 15, 2026
WHEES03403
Sep 16, 2025
LEONP00578
Jun 24, 2024
9511003875
Total Inspections
4
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
4
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (15 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | MI0003835926 | MI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2026 | MI0003736789 | MI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 19, 2025 | MI0003686884 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2022 | MI0002737733 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 29, 2020 | MI0001986686 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2019 | IA1901104254 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2016 | MI0009797166 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 21, 2016 | OH0166051358 | OH | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2013 | MI0008740328 | MI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2012 | MI0008317914 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 3, 2008 | MI0006996111 | MI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| May 3, 2007 | MI0006702941 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2004 | MI0005764636 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2002 | MI004557275A | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 26, 2002 | MI002172336B | MI | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
May 27, 2026
MI • MI0003835926
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 23, 2026
MI • MI0003736789
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 19, 2025
MI • MI0003686884
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 20, 2022
MI • MI0002737733
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 29, 2020
MI • MI0001986686
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 20, 2019
IA • IA1901104254
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 12, 2016
MI • MI0009797166
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 21, 2016
OH • OH0166051358
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 13, 2013
MI • MI0008740328
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Apr 2, 2012
MI • MI0008317914
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 3, 2008
MI • MI0006996111
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 3, 2007
MI • MI0006702941
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 22, 2004
MI • MI0005764636
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 4, 2002
MI • MI004557275A
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 26, 2002
MI • MI002172336B
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
5
Total Crashes
15
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 4 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 21 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Trailers | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
21
12 owned
Trailers
29
29 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
21
Driver Inspections
1
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
21
Power Units
21
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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