FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
James E Walston
Phone (281) 355-8686Spring, TX
Find this carrier by: USDOT 996247 · MC 421767 · 281-355-8686 · 2813558686 · Spring, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT996247
- MC
- 421767
- Registered
- 2002 · 24 yrs
- Location
- Spring, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Jul 2, 2004
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
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 Walston is an inactive motor carrier based in Spring, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 996247 and MC 421767. Phone: (281) 355-8686. It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Jul 2, 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 996247 was first registered with FMCSA on Jan 2, 2002 (24 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jul 2, 2004. FMCSA records a revocation of contract authority MC421767 effective Oct 3, 2003 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company) took effect Oct 3, 2003, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 996247 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
- Jul 2, 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 996247: connected companies, safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- James E Walston
- Legal name
- James E Walston
- Doing business as
- Blue Diamond Transport
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 996247
- Docket numbers
- MC 421767 (active)
- Registered
- Jan 2, 2002 (24 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jul 2, 2004
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Spring, TX
- USDOT registrations in Spring
- 3,788
- Currently active
- 1,981 (52%)
- One-truck operations
- 2,835 (75%)
- With for-hire authority
- 2,398 (63%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 312
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 16.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 996247
- Docket numbers
- MC 421767
- Phone
- (281) 355-8686281-355-86862813558686
- Fax
- (281) 355-8686281-355-86862813558686
- jewalston@aol.com
- Officers
- James E Walston
- Legal name
- James E Walston
- DBA
- Blue Diamond Transport
- Address
- 503 Mountbury Ct, Spring, TX 77373
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 996247 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- 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
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
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 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Inactive | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 421767
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN339317 | Jan 23, 2002 | Oct 3, 2003 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC421767 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Oct 30, 2003 | Oct 3, 2003 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 2
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 30,000 (2001)
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 1 tractor and 1 trailer 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
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC421767 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC421767) — CANCEL.
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC421767.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC421767).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 996247.
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
- Jan 2, 2002
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jul 2, 2004
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is James E Walston an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 996247 as inactive.
What is James E Walston's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 996247; docket number MC 421767.
How do I contact James E Walston?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (281) 355-8686; fax (281) 355-8686; email jewalston@aol.com; address 503 Mountbury Ct, Spring, TX 77373.
What insurance does this record show for James E Walston?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 421767. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is James E Walston'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 Walston have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jul 2, 2004).
What does James E Walston haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), oilfield equipment, utilities, construction and 1 more cargo types.
What equipment does James E Walston operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 1 trailer filed on its MCS-150).
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