M & J ASPHALT PAVING CO INC
M & J ASPHALT PAVING CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 20 drivers, based in Cicero, IL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 41.7% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 20.0% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 62.5% vs peer 14.3% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — M & J ASPHALT PAVING CO INC (USDOT 1254734) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 20.0% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 62.5% vs peer 14.3% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1254734/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 62.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=41311 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 33.33% | 100% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
M & J ASPHALT PAVING CO INC had 12 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 41.7%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 12.0. 3 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (6) and IN (3).
41.7% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (31.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 21 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Talb are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 41,311 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 14 | |
| Ford | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Talb | 2 | |
| Talbert Mf | 2 | |
| Trail King | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.31 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.43 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.96 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 11.85 | 12 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88952698 | Sep 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | BEAVER TWP OH |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.130C-CHVE, 395.8A, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87806152 | May 8, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.47E | No |
| 86413019 | Nov 21, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 SB |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85969735 | Sep 30, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-355 NB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS1, 392.82A1 | No |
| 85219480 | Jul 10, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.9A2-C, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 84777178 | May 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-290 |
KENWORTH OTHER
|
0 | — | No |
| 84734576 | May 16, 2025 | IN | 3 | PORTAGE IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84801656 | Apr 25, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-290 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83189751 | Nov 16, 2024 | WI | 3 | CALEDONIA WI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLDL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83120939 | Nov 9, 2024 | IN | 2 | VALPARAISO IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 83066127 | Oct 31, 2024 | WI | 2 | PARIS WI |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
14 | 393.110B2II-C, 393.130C-CHVE, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 83849398 | Sep 23, 2024 | IL | 1 | I-94 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 177.840A, 393.45DLUV | Yes |
| 82716534 | Sep 6, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-290 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82538880 | Aug 27, 2024 | IL | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82187498 | Jul 19, 2024 | IN | 2 | PORTAGE IN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 390.21T(b)(2) | Yes |
| 81957224 | Jun 18, 2024 | IN | 2 | ROANOKE IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2, 390.21T(b)(2), 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 81941225 | Jun 18, 2024 | IN | 3 | PORTAGE IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81795655 | Jun 4, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-94 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81784319 | May 29, 2024 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 81308020 | Apr 6, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81237765 | Mar 29, 2024 | IN | 2 | WANATAH IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.134(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81037075 | Mar 2, 2024 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 79639904 | Sep 12, 2023 | WV | 3 | COOPERS ROCK |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 390.21T(b) | Yes |
| 79472618 | Aug 21, 2023 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.9, 391.11(b)(5), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX004051895 | Nov 21, 2025 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX004036615 | Nov 20, 2025 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003581098 | Sep 22, 2024 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002389694 | Oct 2, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002152990 | Feb 11, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903219383 | Sep 11, 2018 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903149287 | May 11, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000039496 | Oct 7, 2013 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILC110097192 | May 1, 2013 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-290 | IL | 3 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 3 | 1 |
| I-94 | IL | 2 | 2 |
| I-355 NB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 SB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ROANOKE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| VALPARAISO IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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