2218271 ONTARIO LTD
USDOT 1944115 • DBA: J A TRANSPORTATION • 3938 HIGHWAY 7 E, MARKHAM, ON, L3R 9S3
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-692279 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T36072 | ON FILE | May 16, 2022 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | T33588 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2010 | Oct 2, 2014 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R33469 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2010 | Nov 5, 2014 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T36072 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2018 | May 16, 2022 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FP0064 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 2, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64006316 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2015 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64006316 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2015 | Oct 2, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64006316 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2014 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-850040 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2010 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36072 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36072 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2022 | May 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FP0064 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64006316 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64006316 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64006316 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R33469 | CARGO | Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T33588 | BIPD | Oct 2, 2014 | Oct 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2010 | Oct 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2010 | Oct 2, 2010 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC692279 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 2009 | — | 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
12 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (50 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 6 | Woodbury Twp | I-70 | ...987199 | 2218271 ONTARIO LTD |
| May 25, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLE UNION | I-70 EAST | ...957845 | J A TRANSPORTATION |
| Feb 2, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | I-75 | ...150953 | 2218271 ONTARIO LTD |
| Jul 13, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I-75 | ...963908 | 2218271 ONTARIO LTD |
| Oct 28, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2012 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2012 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2010 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records