J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1792129 • 12742 FM 981, BLUE RIDGE, TX, 75424
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-820400 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 13, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71008903 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71000428 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RTX22100251 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RTX22100251 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2022 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 15, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWS600027-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2020 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWS600027-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWS500044-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT001965-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | QDX-TX000263-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | QDX-TX000263-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 2612548 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2015 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60547-86-43 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2013 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60547-86-43 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2013 | Oct 16, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 6523949 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2013 | Aug 12, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008903 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000428 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RTX22100251 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RTX22100251 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2022 | Jan 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TAPX-CP-000000011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWS600027-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWS600027-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWS500044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT001965-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | QDX-TX000263-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | QDX-TX000263-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 2612548 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 60547-86-43 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMERS TEXAS COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 60547-86-43 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2015 | Oct 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 6523949 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2013 | Aug 12, 2013 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2024 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2023 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2022 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2021 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2021 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2020 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2019 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2018 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2017 |
| MC820400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2015 |
| MC820400 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 4, 2013 | — | 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
2 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (173 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 13 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 10 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | CADDO | US-69/75 | ...705373 | J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENISON | N 1300 US 75 HWY | ...896761 | J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | STATE HIGHWAY 160 | ...275962 | J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SANGER | 1980 UNION HILL RD | ...896761 | J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 1, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALLEY VIEW (COOKE) | NOT REPORTED | ...M09882 | J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 22, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MELISSA | NOT REPORTED | ...707137 | J&A TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| May 12, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events