JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 1926134 • 672 CROSS STREET, LAKEWOOD, NJ, 08701
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-688727 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 11CAB1101100 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CS-EL-01000035-0 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CS-EL-01000035-0 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Excess | EX202400004811 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EX202400004811 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019244 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019244 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202300019244 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000002997BD | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000002999BD | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA0000002997BD | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2020 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | BIPD/Excess | CMB0000002999BD | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2020 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100207702 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100207701 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2018 | Aug 27, 2019 |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | USO 58133355 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2017 | Aug 27, 2018 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8439115 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2017 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | BIPD/Primary | BA00000033495W | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000033495W | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2017 |
| HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | BIPD/Excess | CMB00000033496W | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2017 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4575888 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2013 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 13HHUSV8228 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2009 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 13HHUSV8228 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2009 | Jan 17, 2009 |
| SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD | BIPD/Primary | 13UENSV8227 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2009 | Aug 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 11CAB1101100 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CS-EL-01000035-0 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CS-EL-01000035-0 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | EX202400004811 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019244 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019244 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | EX202400004811 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202300019244 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | CMB0000002999BD | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000002997BD | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | CMB0000002999BD | BIPD/Excess | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000002997BD | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8439115 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100207702 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100207701 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 27, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | USO 58133355 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 27, 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | CMB00000033496W | BIPD/Excess | Aug 27, 2017 | Aug 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000033495W | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2017 | Aug 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 4575888 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE INS. CO. OF NJ | BA00000033495W | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 13HHUSV8228 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD | 13UENSV8227 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2013 | Aug 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 13HHUSV8228 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 17, 2009 | Jan 17, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-688727 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC688727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2024 |
| MC688727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2023 |
| MC688727 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 6, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC688727 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 2010 | REVOKED | Feb 27, 2023 |
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
1 state • 510 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from latest 100 of 510 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | 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 (510 inspections)
Showing 50 of 510
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | Rt 528 (East Veterans Highway) | ...HU2995 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Sep 12, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSON | South Cooks Bridge Road (OCEAN COUNTY 54) | ...GT5293 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Aug 8, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 5 | LONG BRANCH | Ocean Avenue | ...LJ0931 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAKEWOOD | Green Street | ...640550 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jun 30, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRICK | Rt 527 (Whitesville Road) | ...130598 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| May 19, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | Prospect Street (OCEAN COUNTY 628) | ...FX0775 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANALAPAN TWP | US 9 Secondary | ...JG1383 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MIDDLETOWN TWP | NJ 35 | ...002452 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | HOWELL TWP | Rt 524 (Elton Adelphia Road) | ...LJ0888 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | HOLMDEL TWP | NJ 34 | ...640563 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST LONG BRANCH BORO | East Walnut Avenue | ...096110 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | Cross Street (OCEAN COUNTY 626) | ...323551 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWELL TWP | Maxim Southard Road | ...523300 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | OCEAN TWP | Deal Road | ...LJ0888 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Dec 2, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | Hope Chapel Road (OCEAN COUNTY 639) | ...LJ0979 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Nov 13, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Lakewood Twp | Ridge Avenue (OCEAN COUNTY 24 1) | ...102821 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN TWP | Navesink River Road MONMOUTH COUNTY 12 Alternate | ...JG1363 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOLMDEL TWP | South Laurel Avenue (MONMOUTH COUNTY 52) | ...684474 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 1, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEPTUNE TWP | NJ 33 | ...090459 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Sep 15, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | ROUTE 528 | ...091094 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEPTUNE TWP | NJ 33 | ...MD9026 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWELL TWP | ALEXANDER AV | ...UA0685 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jul 12, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | CHESTNUT ST | ...379309 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| May 8, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAKEWOOD TWP | OBERLIN AVE N ** | ...363382 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | AVENUE OF THE STATES | ...091093 | JAY'S BUS SERVICE INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ-2024-0127-US1602 | Jan 30, 2024 | 382.701(a) | $2,250 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 50 events