SMJ & J INC
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No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMJ & J INC (USDOT 236624) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): DON K WENGER (Company officer); HOWARD S BOCK (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/236624/ As of: Jul 20, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 8% vs peer median 15.6% (better). n=28874 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Clear to review.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −24 (58 → 34) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −4 (25 → 21) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 15 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| 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
SMJ & J INC is a corporation based in PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 236624. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 34 power units and 21 drivers, with 48 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.0%. 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.
SMJ & J INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 58 power units and 25 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Phillipsburg, NJ. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 3.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 42% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (13) and NJ (12), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
3.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 396.5B-L (Fuel system leak) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 58 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; International, Peterbilt, and Petr are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,874 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 25 21Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 58 34Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 16 | |
| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| Petr | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Beall Inc | 1 | |
| Custom Scott | 1 | |
| Intl Truck | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 2.03 | 2 | — | 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 (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88071736 | Jun 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Intl Truck
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0 | — | No |
| 87951174 | May 26, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 87448795 | Mar 31, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 107.620B-HMAMC | No |
| 87363598 | Jan 28, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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2 | 180.415-HMTMC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86382172 | Nov 20, 2025 | PA | 3 | NAZARETH PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86373828 | Nov 19, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85734496 | Sep 9, 2025 | NJ | 2 | HOPE TWP FD PLOT |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85495615 | Aug 12, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84950282 | Jun 11, 2025 | PA | 1 | pa-i84-eb-mm-25.3-palmyra-twp---e |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84874237 | Jun 4, 2025 | NJ | 2 | SH 31 NB |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84783766 | May 27, 2025 | US | 1 | BLOOMSBURY NJ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 84728673 | May 19, 2025 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84625333 | May 8, 2025 | NJ | 2 | ALLAMUCHY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84362790 | Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 2 | ANDOVER BORO FIREHOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 107.620B-HMAMC | No |
| 84296155 | Apr 1, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83977285 | Feb 26, 2025 | PA | 1 | EASTON PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 83716254 | Jan 27, 2025 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 83602222 | Jan 13, 2025 | PA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 83507631 | Dec 30, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i84-wb-mm-25.7-palmyra-twp---w |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
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0 | — | No |
| 83507162 | Dec 30, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83174353 | Nov 15, 2024 | PA | 3 | EASTON PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83039845 | Oct 30, 2024 | PA | 3 | ON GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82936341 | Oct 18, 2024 | US | 2 | GREENWICH NJ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 82433597 | Aug 19, 2024 | NJ | 2 | KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82370443 | Jul 26, 2024 | NJ | 2 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0007177990 | Feb 28, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA410149000X | Aug 19, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023507336 | Jan 18, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022500607 | Jan 20, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA000052500X | Jan 2, 2020 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA910801400X | Oct 15, 2019 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA903060800X | Mar 18, 2019 | PA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0019901838 | Jan 22, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA900878200X | Dec 28, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA503889900X | Apr 2, 2015 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA704557800X | Feb 27, 2007 | PA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0004044476 | Feb 3, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0002178585 | Aug 2, 2002 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA303922600X | Aug 1, 2002 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA4042297001 | May 3, 1994 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDOVER BORO FIREHOUSE | NJ | 3 | 1 |
| ALLAMUCHY | NJ | 2 | 1 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITY | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| EASTON PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| BLOOMSBURY NJ | US | 2 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH TOWNSHIP | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE TWP FD PLOT | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 177.817(e) | Shipping paper accessibility | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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