J GRANDA TRANS LLC
USDOT 2359783 • 223 GROVE ST, CLIFTON, NJ, 07013
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-869902 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLNJ10197 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLNJ10197 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000498 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71001879 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71001879 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101159 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9101159 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005982933-2 | REPLACED | May 14, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005982933-1 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | May 14, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CNJ0005982933-1 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWS600008-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2021 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC600965 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100596 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC600965 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC600965 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2018 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100327 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100327 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100327 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100327 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100327 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6077083 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5859943 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL1002432 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL1002432 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2016 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL1002432 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2014 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | DXA80301953 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2014 | Nov 27, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FLNJ10197 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FLNJ10197 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000498 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001879 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001879 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101159 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101159 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005982933-2 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005982933-1 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CNJ0005982933-1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWS600008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2021 | Apr 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100596 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | MC600965 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | MC600965 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | MC600965 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100327 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100327 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100327 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100327 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA6077083 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100327 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5859943 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL1002432 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2017 | Jan 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL1002432 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2016 | Nov 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL1002432 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | DXA80301953 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2014 | Nov 27, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-869902 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2025 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2024 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2022 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2022 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2021 |
| MC869902 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2020 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2019 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2019 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2018 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2017 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2017 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2016 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2015 |
| MC869902 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2014 |
| MC869902 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 2014 | REVOKED | May 3, 2021 |
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
3 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (158 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 52 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 32 | 32 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 14 | 14 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(f) | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 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 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events