KJ CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 1210141 • 18203 W DEVON SHIRE AVE, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-482353 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | TC-CRO001698-25 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000017-00 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100133-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6505548 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883183 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883183 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020013218 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5 321 288 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0052727001 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08013301 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG4436 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 30450 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 30450 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 29028 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 13, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-546771 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03467101 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2008 | Mar 13, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03467101 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2008 | Aug 10, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03467101 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2008 | Jul 10, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00713001 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2007 | Mar 13, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5527549 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2007 | Apr 24, 2007 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5527549 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2007 | May 16, 2007 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2493806 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2004 | Jan 25, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | TC-CRO001698-25 | BIPD | Feb 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000017-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100133-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6505548 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883183 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883183 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020013218 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5 321 288 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0052727001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08013301 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG4436 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 30450 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 30450 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 29028 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-546771 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2010 | Mar 13, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03467101 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2009 | Mar 13, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03467101 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2008 | Aug 10, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03467101 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2008 | Jul 10, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00713001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5527549 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2007 | May 16, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5527549 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2007 | Apr 24, 2007 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2493806 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2006 | Jan 25, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-482353 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-482353 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2025 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2024 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2021 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2020 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2019 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2018 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 |
| MC482353 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 8, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2010 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2009 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2008 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2008 |
| MC482353 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2007 |
| MC482353 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 16, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 1, 2011 |
| MC482353 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 2004 | REVOKED | Nov 21, 2005 |
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
21 states • 170 inspections
Violation Summary (113 violations from latest 100 of 170 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 13 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (170 inspections)
Showing 50 of 170
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOUSE | SR 72 at MP 44 | ...LR1491 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Jun 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRESNO | 36.727919 / -119.795701 | ...NB9501 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| May 15, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRESNO | 36.719621/-119.786495 | ...373497 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Apr 3, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | 67TH AVE@07 ROOSEVELT ST C | ...MZ2106 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 9, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKTON | RT5/.5MI N OF HAMMER LN | ...609801 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELANO | SR99 SB/750ft S GLENWOOD ST | ...MT2026 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Jun 15, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M104 | ...470458 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR62/1.6m E RIO MESA DR | ...MZ2106 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99/220ft N E MAIN ST | ...262527 | KJ CARRIERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events