J W MYERS INC
J W MYERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Madera, CA. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 10.5% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — J W MYERS INC (USDOT 201797) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/201797/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 5.3% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49845 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 36 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.53% | 14.29% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
J W MYERS INC had 19 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 10.5%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (19 stops).
10.5% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (14.3% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Weld, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,845 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 19 | 2 | 10.5% | Sep 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 17 | |
| Weld | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Beal | 2 | |
| Kens | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.45 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88969524 | Sep 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87993410 | May 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87981476 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 5 | MADERA AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87981475 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 5 | MADERA AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87981435 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 5 | MADERA AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87981430 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 5 | MADERA AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87469367 | Mar 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | CENTRAL AT MAPLE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 86754337 | Jan 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | MADERA AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75B-TFV | No |
| 85983881 | Oct 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85058870 | Jun 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | 546 E OLIVE AVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85058869 | Jun 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | 546 E OLIVE AVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kens
|
0 | — | No |
| 85058761 | Jun 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | 546 E OLIVE AVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85058760 | Jun 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | 546 E OLIVE AVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85058759 | Jun 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | 546 E OLIVE AVE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84952120 | Jun 13, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2941 S STATE HWY 59 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84721876 | May 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-central-ave-w/of-sr99 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84659148 | May 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | FRESNO AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 177.801-LEAK | Yes |
| 84525253 | Apr 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-central-ave-w/of-sr-99 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83230706 | Nov 22, 2024 | CA | 1 | FRESNO AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | No |
| 81700578 | May 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 546 EAST OLIVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81699122 | May 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 546 EAST OLIVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81699121 | May 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 546 EAST OLIVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81699120 | May 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 546 EAST OLIVE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81699119 | May 15, 2024 | CA | 5 | 546 EAST OLIVE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81178073 | Mar 22, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-central-ave-w/of-sr99 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.207(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4352304030 | Oct 13, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA100021771A | Aug 13, 1999 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 546 E OLIVE AVE | CA | 12 | 0 |
| 546 EAST OLIVE | CA | 5 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 5 | 0 |
| FRESNO AREA | CA | 4 | 2 |
| SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 2941 S STATE HWY 59 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CENTRAL AT MAPLE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRESNO | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.303(a) | Prohibited HM marking on package | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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