LARRY JOE JONES III

USDOT 1821522 • DBA: L JONES III TRUCKING • 819 SE GOLDEN AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66607

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,821,522
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7852207457
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
63,944
Physical Address
819 SE GOLDEN AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66607
Mailing Address
2432 SE KENTUCKY AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66605
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 66.7%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 43.3 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 33.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 12, 2012
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-787451REVOKEDApr 22, 2013Apr 22, 2013

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1898318ON FILEOct 12, 2012Apr 12, 2013
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCARGOCA 1898318ON FILEOct 12, 2012Apr 12, 2013

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMC8095809REPLACEDMay 16, 2012Oct 12, 2012

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1898318BIPD/PrimaryApr 12, 2013Apr 12, 2013
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1898318CARGOApr 12, 2013Apr 12, 2013
TERM/REPLARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYMC8095809BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2012Oct 12, 2012

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-787451INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC787451MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 3, 2017Unknown
MC787451MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 6, 2012REVOKEDApr 22, 2013

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
76%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
3
Violations
26
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
66.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states3 inspections

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Violation Summary (26 violations from 3 inspections)

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Violation Summary (26 violations from 3 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWC-MT20Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65C-FNSTires - flat/audibly leaking118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BDCBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History (3 inspections)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 50.0% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
KS-2023-0006-US1808Jun 22, 2023382.503$2,000Carrier

Compliance Timeline

5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 22, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,000
Case KS-2023-0006-US1808 • 382.503
Apr 22, 2013
Authority
Apr 12, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 12, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • CARGO
Oct 12, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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