James Bass — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
4 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
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Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
James Bass
DBA
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Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
4545 Hwy 124, Winnie, TX 77665
Phone
(281) 413-0401
Power units
1
Drivers
1
First on record
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Last MCS-150 filing
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Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 4 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 4 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
minbass@yahoo.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
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Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full |
| Jul 2, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full |
| May 20, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 15, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 4 of 4 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Familiar face in TxDOT leadership taking charge in Austin - Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle · 5/26/2021
Sue Elizabeth McAlister Obituary Apr 5, 2017 - The Hamil Family Funeral Home
The Hamil Family Funeral Home · 4/5/2017
Here's why these parts of Texas see more fatal crashes and what could save lives - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi Caller-Times · 11/26/2019
Richard Bass Obituary (1929 - 2015) - Dallas News
Dallas News · 7/30/2015
William Bass Obituary (2020) - Graham, TX - The Graham Leader - Legacy obituary
Legacy obituary · 8/11/2020
'End the Streak' seeks to break a 19-year string of daily fatal crashes on Texas roadways - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Corpus Christi Caller-Times · 12/23/2019
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