J & A TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1693752 • 4814 EUCLID AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
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-621954 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 24, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1269824 | ON FILE | Nov 9, 2019 | Jul 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0721815 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0721815 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0064807 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2018 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0064807 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2017 | Feb 12, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0048996001 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2015 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 33500 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2013 | Nov 21, 2015 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 33500 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 25322 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 2007 | Jan 9, 2013 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 25322 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2007 | Feb 8, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1269824 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0721815 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0721815 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0064807 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0064807 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2018 | Feb 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0048996001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 33500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2015 | Nov 21, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 33500 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 25322 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2013 | Feb 8, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 25322 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2013 | Jan 9, 2013 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC621954 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2024 |
| MC621954 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2019 |
| MC621954 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2019 |
| MC621954 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2017 |
| MC621954 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2015 |
| MC621954 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2010 |
| MC621954 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 2007 | — | 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
7 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 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:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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: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:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.76A-SB | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87226751 | I-81 N DORRANCE WEIGH STN | PA | Level 2 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 19 | 392.9A2-C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 86932924 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.76A-SB, 393.9B-LLPL | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86187944 | SWANTON OH | OH | Level 2 | TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 85826768 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 84383241 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 3 | CAR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 80742233 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | CIMR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 80683333 | ELK POINT SD | SD | Level 3 | CIMARRON M SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 80168855 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 80089421 | CECILTON SCALE HOUSE | MD | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 1, 2023 | 78561759 | IH 10 EASTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.45, 393.45(b)(2), 393.11 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOCKSVILLE | 40 | ...119272 | J & A TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records