TJ FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2176055 • 9203 MCCLINTOCK ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
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-759827 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2014 | May 16, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | RET0000430 | ON FILE | Jul 14, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2606542 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2606542 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2606542 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 14, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2604000 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2016 | Jul 14, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP10241 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2015 | Jul 30, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG6999 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG6999 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0001518 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0642183 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 2011 | Jul 28, 2012 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0642183 | REPLACED | Sep 6, 2011 | Jul 22, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | RET0000430 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606542 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606542 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2604000 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606542 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10241 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2016 | Jul 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6999 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6999 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0001518 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0642183 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2012 | Jul 28, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0642183 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 22, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-759827 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-759827 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC759827 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 3, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC759827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2020 |
| MC759827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2016 |
| MC759827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2015 |
| MC759827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2015 |
| MC759827 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 8, 2014 | REVOKED | May 16, 2022 |
| MC759827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2012 |
| MC759827 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 2011 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2014 |
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
2 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (17 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CRAB ORCHARD | I-40 | ...000000 | TJ FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records