FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
James E Eckert
Phone (217) 260-6551Danville, IL
Find this carrier by: USDOT 1218079 · 217-260-6551 · 2172606551 · Danville, IL
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- USDOT
- USDOT1218079
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2004 · 22 yrs
- Location
- Danville, IL
- MCS-150 filed
- Jan 3, 2004
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
No filing shown
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Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
James E Eckert is an inactive motor carrier based in Danville, IL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1218079. Phone: (217) 260-6551. It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers on its MCS-150 (Jan 3, 2004). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 1218079 was first registered with FMCSA on Mar 4, 2004 (22 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 3, 2004. A federal out-of-service order was issued on Jul 31, 2006. FMCSA currently lists USDOT 1218079 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jan 3, 2004
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 1218079: connected companies, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- James E Eckert
- Legal name
- James E Eckert
- Doing business as
- Eckert Line Construction
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1218079
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Mar 4, 2004 (22 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jan 3, 2004
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Danville, IL
- USDOT registrations in Danville
- 368
- Currently active
- 113 (31%)
- One-truck operations
- 222 (60%)
- With for-hire authority
- 143 (39%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 12
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 6 power units against a local average of 33.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1218079
- Phone
- (217) 260-6551217-260-65512172606551
- Fax
- (217) 554-1361217-554-13612175541361
- Officers
- James E Eckert
- Legal name
- James E Eckert
- DBA
- Eckert Line Construction
- Address
- 413 Chester Avenue, Danville, IL 61832
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1218079 as inactive.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- No data: Past out-of-service order, rescinded
No order is in effect now.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Authority & insurance
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FMCSA filing records
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Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
Out-of-service orders
| Ordered | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2006 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | Inactive | — |
| Jul 6, 2004 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | Inactive | Jul 10, 2005 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 6
- CDL drivers
- 3
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 6
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 6
- Trucks
- 6
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 30,000 (2003)
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckMCS-150 6 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
- Out-of-service order rescinded.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1218079.
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Mar 4, 2004
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jan 3, 2004
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is James E Eckert an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1218079 as inactive.
What is James E Eckert's USDOT number?
USDOT 1218079. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact James E Eckert?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (217) 260-6551; fax (217) 554-1361; address 413 Chester Avenue, Danville, IL 61832.
What is James E Eckert's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does James E Eckert have?
Power units: 6; drivers: 6, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 3, 2004).
What does James E Eckert haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: logs/poles/beams, building materials, utilities, farm supplies, construction.
What equipment does James E Eckert operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (6 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150).
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