J T EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1158281 • 311 N 350 E, WASHINGTON, IN, 47501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-466314 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2004 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF660179 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2013 | Sep 3, 2014 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 287714 | ON FILE | Jan 24, 2006 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF422399 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 19, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF660179 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000985 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF422399 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF422399 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN383352 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN383352 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF660179 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2014 | Sep 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF660179 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000985 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF422399 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF422399 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF422399 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2011 | Aug 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 287714 | SURETY | Feb 26, 2006 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN383352 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN383352 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC466314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2004 |
| MC466314 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (37 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | I 0064 | ...FY9861 | J T EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TENNYSON | I64 | ...203669 | J T EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 30, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKLAND CITY | I-69 | ...GE5164 | J T EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 4, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GADSDEN | US-431 | ...GZ5168 | J T EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 31, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2012 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2011 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2010 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2010 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2010 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2010 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2010 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2009 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2006 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2006 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events