James A Zimmer

Doing business as Zimmer Towing

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate

USDOT649832
MC303344
LocationEvanston, IL
Fleet1 power units · 1 drivers

James A Zimmer (USDOT 649832, MC-303344) is an interstate motor carrier based in Evanston, Illinois with 1 power unit and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-303344Carrier Liability insurance$0 on fileRequired: $750,000 Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Feb 25, 202520 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-303344	Common carrier	Active

First granted on June 10, 1996 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 11, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$0
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

No current insurance filing was found in FMCSA licensing records for this USDOT number.

Insurance history: 35 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	American Family Home Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2013	Mar 27, 2014	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	American Alternative Insurance Corporation	Mar 27, 2012	Mar 27, 2013	Cancel
Cargo	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2011	Mar 27, 2012	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2011	Mar 27, 2012	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 21, 2011	Mar 27, 2011	Replaced
Cargo	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2010	Mar 27, 2011	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2010	Mar 27, 2011	Term / cancl
Cargo	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2009	Mar 27, 2010	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sua Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2009	Mar 27, 2010	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Everest National Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2008	Mar 27, 2009	Cancel
Cargo	Everest National Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2008	Mar 27, 2009	Cancel
Cargo	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2007	Mar 27, 2008	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2007	Mar 27, 2008	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2006	Mar 27, 2007	Cancel
Cargo	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2006	Mar 27, 2007	Cancel
Cargo	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2005	Mar 27, 2006	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2005	Mar 27, 2006	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2004	Mar 27, 2005	Cancel
Cargo	Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2004	Mar 27, 2005	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Lincoln General Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2003	Mar 27, 2004	Cancel
Cargo	Lincoln General Insurance Company	Mar 27, 2003	Mar 27, 2004	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Transportation Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2002	Mar 27, 2003	Cancel
Cargo	Transportation Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2002	Mar 27, 2003	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Transcontinental Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2001	Mar 27, 2002	Replaced
Cargo	Transcontinental Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2001	May 1, 2002	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Transcontinental Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2000	Jun 2, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	Transcontinental Insurance Co.	Mar 27, 2000	Jun 2, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	Jefferson Insurance Company	Mar 27, 1999	Mar 27, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Jefferson Insurance Company	Mar 27, 1999	Mar 27, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Jefferson Insurance Company	Mar 27, 1998	Mar 27, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Jefferson Insurance Company	Mar 27, 1998	Mar 27, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Jefferson Insurance Company	Mar 27, 1997	Apr 10, 1998	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Jefferson Insurance Company	Mar 27, 1997	Mar 27, 1998	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Jefferson Insurance Company	Apr 23, 1996	Mar 27, 1997	Cancel
Cargo	Jefferson Insurance Company	Apr 23, 1996	Mar 27, 1997	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc, Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

April 2, 2014Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority
February 28, 2013Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 25, 2013
February 29, 2012Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 19, 2012
February 28, 2011Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 22, 2011
March 1, 2010Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 24, 2010
March 2, 2009Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 25, 2009
February 29, 2008Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 24, 2008
February 28, 2007Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 16, 2007

Show 7 earlier events

February 28, 2006Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 22, 2006
February 28, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 24, 2005
March 1, 2004Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 1, 2004
June 28, 2001Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 19, 2001
July 11, 2000Reinstated — Common carrier authorityRevoked on April 2, 2014
March 27, 2000Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority
June 10, 1996Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on June 13, 2000

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated February 25, 2025

Power units: 1
Trucks: 1
Trucks owned: 1
Drivers: 1
CDL drivers: 0
Interstate drivers: 1
Miles traveled: 5 (2025)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: July 12, 1996
Address: Evanston, IL

Cargo carried

General freight
Motor vehicles
Driveaway / towaway
Building materials
U.S. Mail
Construction

Key facts

USDOT number 649832 was registered on July 12, 1996.
Operating authority MC-303344 was first granted on June 10, 1996.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on February 25, 2025.
It reported 5 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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