T J'S TRUCKING INC
USDOT 234023 • 6961 SOUTH 45 ROAD, CADILLAC, MI, 49601
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
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-864144-00 | ON FILE | Sep 15, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10063196 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CARGO | CPP 3041671 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2006 | Oct 29, 2010 |
| MACATAWA BANK | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-864144-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10063196 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-864144-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-864144-00 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-864144-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004954 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2015 | Oct 12, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004954 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004928 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 1774627 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X49520 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2012 | Sep 15, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X50747 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X49520 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 15, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X50747 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA100165 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA040007 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100707 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100707 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CSP 3 420 474 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6300727 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC 007194 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1995 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | IMC 075 023 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1995 | Dec 19, 2002 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 567 935 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 1993 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7LHT 226T100 0 92 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 1992 | Jan 11, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-864144-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-864144-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-864144-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10063196 | SURETY | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10063196 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 1774627 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004954 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-864144-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-864144-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004954 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004928 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X49520 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MACATAWA BANK | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X50747 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X49520 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2012 | Sep 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X50747 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100165 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CPP 3041671 | CARGO | Oct 29, 2010 | Oct 29, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA040007 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 420 474 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6300727 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | TC 007194 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | IMC 075 023 | CARGO | Dec 19, 2002 | Dec 19, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 567 935 | CARGO | Feb 15, 1996 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7LHT 226T100 0 92 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 1996 | Jan 11, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-167115 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-167115 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-167115 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (22 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC167115 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC167115 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 |
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 |
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2016 |
| MC167115 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2016 |
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2014 |
| MC167115 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2014 |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 22, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 22, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2012 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2012 |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2012 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2012 |
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2010 |
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2010 |
| MC167115 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2010 |
| MC167115 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 15, 1996 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2012 |
| MC167115 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC167115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1991 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2012 |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 1986 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2012 |
| MC167115 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 1983 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 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
1 state • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 6 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86840130 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 396.17C-PI, 383.95A-LCDL, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 83061279 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | STRI SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| May 10, 2024 | 81582136 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.11 | No |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 80082400 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | FRUE SEMI-TRAILER | 16 | 393.48(a), 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 79743497 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 78343642 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | — | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FILER TWP | STRONACH | ...598115 | T J'S TRUCKING INC |
| May 13, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON TWP | M139 | ...123111 | T J'S TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 25, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2013 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2010 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2007 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2006 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2006 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2005 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2005 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events