M J DANIELS LLC
USDOT 1435662 • 881 COOPER AVE, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15906
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-542389 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 4, 2019 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | E708433 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2023 | Nov 9, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP78656A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA05356102 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP78656A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000696 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0226003 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0226003 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0000431010 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0000431001 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356103 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | REPLACED | Oct 17, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2011 | Oct 17, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 8, 2011 | Sep 6, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356102 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA05356101 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05356101 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03036602 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA03036602 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA03036601 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03036601 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00143101 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00286301 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00143101 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00286301 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 476891 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C332386 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP78656A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP78656A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | E708433 | SURETY | Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000696 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0226003 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0226003 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000431010 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000431001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356103 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2011 | Oct 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| NAMECHG | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2011 | Sep 6, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356102 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356101 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05356101 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03036602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03036602 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03036601 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03036601 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00286301 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00286301 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 476891 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00143101 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00143101 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C332386 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-542389 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2019 |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2019 |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2011 |
| MC542389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 15, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2011 |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2010 |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2009 |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2008 |
| MC542389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2007 |
| MC542389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2006 | REVOKED | Sep 6, 2011 |
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 • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 8 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | 1 | 1 | 9 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (42 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
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEERFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...442861 | M J DANIELS LLC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2019 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2013 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events