A & J TRANSPORT SERVICE INC
USDOT 1978722 • 219 MONROE HOLLOW RD, POWDER SPRINGS, TN, 37848
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-699583 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA991691782 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN339459 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN339459 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN298140 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2022 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN297994 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2021 | May 17, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0004782001 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2019 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF003544 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2018 | Jan 14, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0050343 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2010 | Jan 14, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA991691782 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN339459 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN339459 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN298140 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN297994 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0004782001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003544 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2019 | Jan 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050343 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2018 | Jan 14, 2018 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC699583 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 |
| MC699583 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2025 |
| MC699583 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2024 |
| MC699583 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2018 |
| MC699583 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 2010 | — | 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
16 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(d) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501(a) | 382.501(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 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 (30 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCOTTSDALE | FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD@SR-101 | ...204149 | A & J TRANSPORT SERVICE INC |
| Feb 26, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2013 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2012 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records