LJ INC
SWARTZ CREEK, MI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LJ INC (USDOT 2159067) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): LAURA SLIEFF (Company officer); TRACY SLIEFF SR (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2159067/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 13.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52499 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Sep 25, 2024
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1669212ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 32 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.04% | 8.7% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
LJ INC is a motor carrier based in SWARTZ CREEK, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2159067. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 8 drivers, with 32 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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.
LJ INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 8 drivers, based in Swartz Creek, MI. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 229% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (13) and PA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
26.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (41.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; Ford, Bigt, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,499 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 9 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Big Tex | 6 | |
| Trailer | 3 | |
| Chevrolet | 2 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Strg | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 5.50 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.84 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88159390 | Jun 16, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 87713429 | Apr 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87421057 | Mar 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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6 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Yes |
| 87203606 | Mar 2, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 86875453 | Jan 23, 2026 | KY | 3 | LEBANON JUNCTION |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86818409 | Jan 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-sr376--chippewa-twp---chippewa |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 86751034 | Jan 8, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-ionia-scale-w/b |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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3 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL, 393.53B-B | No |
| 86339749 | Nov 14, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-75-s-@-busch |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 86265147 | Nov 7, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-sb-i-75-@-scales |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86216008 | Oct 31, 2025 | IN | 3 | WARREN IN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86157251 | Oct 24, 2025 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86142454 | Oct 23, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-e/bi69@five-lakes |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 86016563 | Oct 10, 2025 | MI | 2 | COCHRAN RD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85724911 | Sep 5, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85296411 | Jul 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-sr376--chippewa-twp---chippewa |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 84394515 | Apr 11, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-sr376--chippewa-twp---chippewa |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB2-DOT, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84067452 | Mar 4, 2025 | IN | 3 | WARREN IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2WG | No |
| 83692003 | Jan 24, 2025 | NV | 1 | nv-osino-w/b-checksite |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 83547193 | Jan 3, 2025 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83311100 | Dec 3, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i75-n-@-busch |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82924747 | Oct 14, 2024 | OH | 2 | FINDLAY OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82794470 | Sep 27, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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5 | 393.43, 396.17(c), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 82573303 | Sep 3, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i69-eb-@-seymour-rd |
Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC84420
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2 | 391.41(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82510567 | Jun 19, 2024 | MI | 1 | REST AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.23, 393.207(c), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81421746 | Apr 22, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i75-n-@-busch |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003595279 | Sep 2, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003374067 | Dec 4, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003258695 | Aug 13, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002660768 | Aug 26, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002259937 | Apr 16, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2019559297 | Nov 12, 2019 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001780566 | Aug 2, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 10, 2024 | MC1669212-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 072 39 44 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 25, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 10, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| CR 325 E | IN | 1 | 1 |
| LEBANON JUNCTION | KY | 1 | 0 |
| VERONA | KY | 1 | 0 |
| COCHRAN RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| COLDWATER SCALE | MI | 1 | 1 |
| REST AREA | MI | 1 | 1 |
| S/B I-75@ CLARKSTON REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| FINDLAY OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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32 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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