Is James T Hovey Safe? DOT 1576500 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has James T Hovey had?

James T Hovey has recorded 5 total inspections, with 6 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is James T Hovey located?

James T Hovey is headquartered at 1200a Preston Street, Opelika, AL 36801.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

James T Hovey is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1576500. The company operates from Opelika, AL and maintains an active operating status with 2 power units and 2 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to James T Hovey by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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Vehicle OOS

5 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate120.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 120.0% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

1 crash recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

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Carrier Insight

James T Hovey is a small motor carrier operating in Alabama. With 5 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 120.0%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 1 crash has been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

James T Hovey has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 2 power units and employs 2 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1576500?

USDOT number 1576500 is assigned to James T Hovey, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Opelika, AL.

How many inspections has James T Hovey had?

James T Hovey has recorded 5 total inspections with 6 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 120.00%.

Where is James T Hovey located?

James T Hovey is headquartered at 1200a Preston Street, Opelika, AL 36801.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1576500 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

James T Hovey (DOT# 1576500) – FMCSA Carrier Profile