JAMES MCMAHON
DBA: A BETTER WAY
DOT# 3733382
MC# 1318762CARRIER
Trust Score
88 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 75
Insurance · 25% 85
Driver OOS rate is 3.2× the national average No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: high · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Overview
Contact
Phone: (845) 803-0657
Email: abetterway845@gmail.com
Company Officers
JAMES MCMAHON
Business Info
D&B #: 0
HazMat: HazMat Carrier
Fleet
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Tractors1
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Sep 29, 2021
Common authority: Oct 20, 2021
Authority History (4)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) | REINSTATED - LEGACY COMMON/CONTRACT AUTHORITY CONSOLIDATION CORRECTED (MOTUS ISSUE #220); ACTIVE BIPD ON FILE → ACTIVE | Nov 6, 2026 |
| MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) | INVOLUNTARY SUSPENSION - INSURANCE CANCELLATION EFFECTIVE; NO ACTIVE INSURANCE MEETING MINIMUM COVERAGE ON FILE → INACTIVE | Oct 26, 2026 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 → Feb 5, 2026 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 2021 |
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Mar 3, 2026
Mileage: 65,000 (2025)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J P MCMAHON TRANSPORT LLC | 2593703 | 910125 | LAGRANGE, IL | INACTIVE | Officer |
Recent Changes
Contactemail: mcmahonj713@gmail.com → abetterway845@gmail.comNov 15, 2026
Identitycompany officer 1: JAMES MCMAHON → JAMES MCMAHONSep 5, 2026
Contactemail: MCMAHONJ713@GMAIL.COM → mcmahonj713@gmail.comAug 20, 2026
Identitycompany officer 1: JAMES MCMAHON → JAMES MCMAHONAug 20, 2026
Safety
Out-of-Service Rates
Driver5 inspections
20.0%
6.3%
Carrier
National avg
Vehicle5 inspections
0.0%
22.9%
Carrier
National avg
Hazmat
No hazmat inspections
Overall5 inspections
20.0%
Carrier
Crash Summary
0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Towaway
0
Total
BASIC Violations
Unsafe Driving4
Driver Fitness1
Hours of Service0
Drug / Alcohol0
Vehicle Maintenance3
Insurance
$1,000,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3100004186 | $1,000,000 | Feb 4, 2026 | — | 91X |
Insurance History (3)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $300,000 | Oct 14, 2021 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $300,000 | Oct 14, 2021 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| BIPD · F91X | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $300,000 | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
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