JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2098360 • 16600 S DIXIE HWY, MARKHAM, IL, 60428
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-731948 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601253-0 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4291-110046 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2021 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4291-112218 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0063418002 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0063418001 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 5347193-5 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2015 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 5311338-5 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 5311338-5 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2015 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0991914 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0991914 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0991914 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0991914 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0991914 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3023686 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3023686 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2014 | Jun 22, 2014 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC8139977 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN061966 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601253-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4291-110046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4291-112218 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0063418002 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0063418001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 5347193-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0991914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0991914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 5311338-5 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0991914 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3023686 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2014 | Jun 22, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0991914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0991914 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3023686 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 5311338-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8139977 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN061966 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-731948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-731948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC731948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2016 |
| MC731948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 8, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC731948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2014 |
| MC731948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2014 |
| MC731948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2014 |
| MC731948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 24, 2013 | REVOKED | Jun 29, 2015 |
| MC731948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 16, 2011 | REVOKED | Jun 11, 2012 |
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
20 states • 116 inspections
Violation Summary (103 violations from latest 100 of 116 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SA | 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:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (116 inspections)
Showing 50 of 116
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Unincorporated | I-80 W/B | ...647514 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 18, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I94 EB | ...219741 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 3, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 6 | No city county crash | I 80 E | ...647462 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BOSWELL | US 41 | ...219741 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRADY | INTERSTATE 80 | ...NV2291 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 13, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...647463 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 22, 2023 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WENDOVER | I-80, at - | ...MX6717 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 30, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSTON | I-80 MP 13.10 | ...MX6718 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 18, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SELMA | 95 | ...LL0210 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| May 14, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA | RT15/.2 MI S OF RT 66 | ...219747 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 9, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HANNA | LINCOLN HWY | ...LL0209 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHTON PARK | SAUK TRAIL | ...FP7039 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 22, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | AMERIPLEX DR | ...MX6719 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | WELLSTON | I-44 (TURNER TURNPIKE) | ...LL0211 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 31, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHLAND | US 250 | ...219741 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS |
| Jun 18, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALDA | INTERSTATE 80 | ...LR9865 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 16, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...MR8949 | JF FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 17, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2020 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2011 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events