J L FRENCH TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1566638 • 14 STERLING ROAD, BILLERICA, MA, 01862
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-580661 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 6, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP | ON FILE | Nov 30, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP669270600 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP669270600 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2010 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-7870L584-TIL-07 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2007 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-7870L584-TIL-07 | CANCELLED | Nov 10, 2007 | Jan 15, 2011 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3952403 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2007 | Nov 10, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP669270600 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-7870L584-TIL-07 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2011 | Jan 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP669270600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-7870L584-TIL-07 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2010 | Sep 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 3952403 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2007 | Nov 10, 2007 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC580661 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2011 |
| MC580661 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 28, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC580661 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Nov 24, 2006 | — | 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
5 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87076323 | NORRIDGEWOCK | ME | Level 2 | EADU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 86490284 | YORK - SCALES | ME | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 85860345 | PROVIDENCE RI | RI | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2WG | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84884368 | EPPING | NH | Level 3 | EADU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 79451697 | H-WESTMINSTER | MA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2, 393.82 | No |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 79166692 | CANTERBURY | NH | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 11, 2023 | 78591113 | H-LUDLOW | MA | Level 3 | EADU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 5, 2023 | 78795200 | MANCHESTER | NY | Level 2 | EADU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 78474954 | H-CONCORD | MA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2014 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2009 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records