T J'S TRUCKING INC

USDOT 234023 • 6961 SOUTH 45 ROAD, CADILLAC, MI, 49601

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:3 active
Insurance:4 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
234,023
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
2317753213
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
209,947
Physical Address
6961 SOUTH 45 ROAD, CADILLAC, MI, 49601
Mailing Address
PO BOX 98, CADILLAC, MI, 49601
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Property Broker — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
3
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
4 active
Latest: Sep 15, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Property BrokerMC-167115ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-167115ACTIVEUnknownNov 10, 2025
Common CarrierMC-167115ACTIVEUnknownNov 10, 2025

Active Insurance (4)

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Active Insurance (4)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary50-864144-00ON FILESep 15, 2025Nov 14, 2025
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYSURETY10063196ON FILEOct 1, 2017Oct 3, 2019
FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE COCARGOCPP 3041671ON FILEJan 1, 2006Oct 29, 2010
MACATAWA BANKTRUST FUNDNONEON FILEOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2013

Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary50-864144-00CANCELLEDSep 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYSURETY10063196REPLACEDOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2019
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary50-864144-00CANCELLEDSep 15, 2016Oct 7, 2016
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary50-864144-00REPLACEDSep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary50-864144-00CANCELLEDSep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF004954CANCELLEDSep 15, 2015Oct 12, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF004954REPLACEDSep 15, 2015Sep 15, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF004928REPLACEDSep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2015
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.SURETY1774627REPLACEDOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2017
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X49520CANCELLEDSep 15, 2012Sep 15, 2014
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X50747REPLACEDSep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X49520REPLACEDSep 1, 2012Sep 15, 2012
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X50747CANCELLEDSep 1, 2012Oct 7, 2012
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA100165REPLACEDSep 1, 2010Sep 1, 2012
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA040007CANCELLEDJan 1, 2005Sep 1, 2010
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTC 100707CANCELLEDJan 1, 2004Jan 31, 2005
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTC 100707REPLACEDJan 1, 2004Jan 1, 2005
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CARGOCSP 3 420 474REPLACEDJan 1, 2003Jan 1, 2006
CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP 6300727CANCELLEDJan 1, 2003Jan 1, 2004
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryTC 007194REPLACEDDec 1, 1995Jan 1, 2003
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICACARGOIMC 075 023CANCELLEDDec 1, 1995Dec 19, 2002
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.CARGO3AT 567 935CANCELLEDNov 17, 1993Feb 15, 1996
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary7LHT 226T100 0 92CANCELLEDNov 17, 1992Jan 11, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY50-864144-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY50-864144-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 14, 2025Nov 14, 2025
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY50-864144-00BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2025Sep 15, 2025
TERM/CANCLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY10063196SURETYOct 3, 2019Oct 3, 2019
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY10063196SURETYOct 1, 2019Oct 1, 2019
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.1774627SURETYOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF004954BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2016Oct 12, 2016
TERM/CANCLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY50-864144-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 7, 2016Oct 7, 2016
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY50-864144-00BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF004954BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF004928BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2015Sep 15, 2015
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X49520BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014
TERM/REPLMACATAWA BANKNONETRUST FUNDOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X50747BIPD/PrimaryOct 7, 2012Oct 7, 2012
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X49520BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2012Sep 15, 2012
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X50747BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
TERM/REPLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA100165BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
CANCELFRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE COCPP 3041671CARGOOct 29, 2010Oct 29, 2010
CANCELCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA040007BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2010Sep 1, 2010
TERM/REPLWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CSP 3 420 474CARGOJan 1, 2006Jan 1, 2006
TERM/CANCLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTC 100707BIPD/PrimaryJan 31, 2005Jan 31, 2005
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTC 100707BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2005Jan 1, 2005
CANCELCHICAGO INSURANCE CO.TP 6300727BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2004Jan 1, 2004
TERM/REPLCITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICATC 007194BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2003Jan 1, 2003
CANCELCITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICAIMC 075 023CARGODec 19, 2002Dec 19, 2002
CANCELLUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.3AT 567 935CARGOFeb 15, 1996Feb 15, 1996
CANCELTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7LHT 226T100 0 92BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 1996Jan 11, 1996

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-167115INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-167115INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-167115INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (22 events)

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Authority Action History (22 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 20, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 10, 2025
MC167115CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 20, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 10, 2025
MC167115CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2025
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2025
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 12, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 15, 2016
MC167115CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 12, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 15, 2016
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 11, 2014
MC167115CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 11, 2014
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 22, 2012Unknown
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 22, 2012Unknown
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 6, 2012REVOKEDOct 15, 2012
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 6, 2012REVOKEDOct 15, 2012
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 26, 2010
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 1, 2010
MC167115CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 1, 2010
MC167115PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDNov 4, 2003Unknown
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 15, 1996REVOKEDOct 15, 2012
MC167115CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 25, 1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC167115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 2, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 10, 1991REVOKEDOct 15, 2012
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 24, 1986REVOKEDOct 15, 2012
MC167115MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 13, 1983REVOKEDOct 15, 2012

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
78%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
6
Violations
29
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state6 inspections

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Violation Summary (29 violations from 6 inspections)

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Violation Summary (29 violations from 6 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes668Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(a)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle 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
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.83vs nat'l 1.80
+3.03 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 (6 inspections)

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Inspection History (6 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 20, 202686840130RoadsideMILevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK8396.17C-PI, 383.95A-LCDL, 393.11A1-CSLRRYes
Oct 31, 202483061279RoadsideMILevel 2STRI SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LILYes
May 10, 202481582136RoadsideMILevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Nov 2, 202380082400RoadsideMILevel 1FRUE SEMI-TRAILER16393.48(a), 393.9(a), 393.95(a)Yes
Sep 22, 202379743497RoadsideMILevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 13, 202378343642RoadsideMILevel 31392.16(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

3 total · 66.7% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
13
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 2, 2022MIINJURY01FILER TWPSTRONACH...598115T J'S TRUCKING INC
May 13, 2021MITOW00BENTON TWPM139...123111T J'S TRUCKING INC
Feb 25, 2019MIINJURY02
Feb 25, 2019OHTOW00
Mar 2, 2017MITOW00
Feb 8, 2017MITOW00
Dec 1, 2014GAINJURY02
Dec 10, 2013NCINJURY01
Dec 7, 2013FLINJURY01
Jan 13, 2013TNTOW00
Nov 12, 2012ILTOW00
Aug 3, 2012MITOW00
Sep 8, 2011OHINJURY01
Jul 7, 2010TNINJURY01
Mar 25, 2010OHTOW00
Sep 8, 2009OHINJURY03
Nov 14, 2008MITOW00
Apr 18, 2007MITOW00
Feb 14, 2007MOTOW00
Oct 26, 2006MITOW00
Sep 7, 2006KYTOW00
Oct 11, 2005INTOW00
Aug 23, 2005MIFATAL11
Aug 11, 2005MITOW00
Jun 20, 2005MITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 14, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2025
Authority
Nov 10, 2025
Authority
Sep 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 2, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 13, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 3, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Oct 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Feb 25, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 25, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. • SURETY
Mar 2, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 12, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 7, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 15, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 7, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MACATAWA BANK • TRUST FUND
Jan 13, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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