J A MJOLSNESS INC
USDOT 1241711 • 644 32 1/2 ST N, MOORHEAD, MN, 56560
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-517211 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 25, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0944701 | ON FILE | May 1, 2011 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP38702A | ON FILE | May 1, 2006 | Jun 10, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP38702A | REPLACED | May 1, 2006 | May 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP38702A | CANCELLED | May 1, 2006 | Jun 10, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0020389 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0020389 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0018550 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2005 | May 1, 2005 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0018550 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2005 | May 1, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0944701 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP38702A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2011 | Jun 10, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP38702A | CARGO | Jun 10, 2011 | Jun 10, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP38702A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0020389 | CARGO | May 1, 2006 | May 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0020389 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2006 | May 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018550 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0018550 | CARGO | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2005 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC517211 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2011 |
| MC517211 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2006 |
| MC517211 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2005 |
| MC517211 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 28, 2005 | — | 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
3 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSONR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STYCIS | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (33 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SYLVAN | MNTH 210 | ...860909 | J A MJOLSNESS INC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | STAPLES | 251st Ave | ...743816 | J A MJOLSNESS INC |
| Apr 16, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2024-0065-US1587 | Jul 29, 2024 | 382.215 | $8,350 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records