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RUFUS TYRELL JONES

USDOT 2048535 • DBA: TJ TRUCKING • 212 EAST HELICON RD, GRADY, AL, 36036

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:3 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,048,535
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Alabama
Phone
3343985272
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
26,000
Physical Address
212 EAST HELICON RD, GRADY, AL, 36036
Contact
Phone: 3343985272

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
3 active Out-of-Service orders
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle 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
1 active
Latest: Jan 28, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-1287758REVOKEDNov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP79761AON FILEJan 28, 2022Nov 2, 2022

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA03055999CANCELLEDAug 4, 2021Jan 30, 2022
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA03055999REPLACEDAug 4, 2021Jan 28, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP79761ABIPD/PrimaryNov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA03055999BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA03055999BIPD/PrimaryJan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-1287758INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1287758CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 3, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 31, 2022
MC1287758MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 20, 2021REVOKEDNov 8, 2022

Out-of-Service Orders (3)

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Out-of-Service Orders (3)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
May 3, 2022New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEJun 3, 2022
Jun 22, 2020New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEDec 22, 2020
Nov 28, 2011New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEMar 4, 2015

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Vehicle Maintenance
20%

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

Inspections
10
Violations
102
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 10 inspections

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Violation Summary (102 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (102 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors1403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1013Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective605Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)505Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.116Cargo securement - intermodal containers447Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp31—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required20—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87AWarning flags on projecting loads missing103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(b)Warning flags on projecting loads missing103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9b(a)392.9b(a)10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
10.20vs nat'l 1.80
+8.40 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (10 inspections)

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Inspection History (10 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 10, 202687011642HIGHLAND HOME ALALLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4393.95A1, 393.95F, 393.60ENo
Dec 22, 202586648325BEATRICE ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Yes
Feb 5, 202583787276ROADSIDEALLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9, 390.21TB, 396.17CYes
Jan 13, 202583589887ROADSIDEALLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWG3, 383.71HNo
Oct 3, 202482834399ROADSIDEALLevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER15393.11, 393.9(a), 393.203(c)Yes
Feb 13, 202480836185ROADSIDEALLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR16393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11No
Feb 1, 202480741342ROADSIDEALLevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER10393.11, 393.78, 393.95(a)No
Jun 29, 202379015605ROADSIDEALLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR14396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.11Yes
Jun 5, 202378807027ROADSIDEALLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR12393.11, 392.2, 396.17(c)Yes
Apr 18, 202378385960ROADSIDEALLevel 2CLAR SEMI-TRAILER8392.2, 396.17(c), 392.16(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 60.0% OOS
2024-102026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE8 · 4 OOS
BEATRICE AL1 · 1 OOS
HIGHLAND HOME AL1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 27, 2026ALTOW00RURAL BUTLERMcCall Road...U65165RUFUS TYRELL JONES
Apr 5, 2016ALTOW00————
Mar 2, 2011ALINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 27, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2022
Authority
Contract Carrier authority revoked
Docket MC-1287758
Nov 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2022
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
May 3, 2022
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jan 30, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 2020
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jun 22, 2020
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Apr 5, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 4, 2015
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Nov 28, 2011
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Mar 2, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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