J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2393885 • 2056 LOUISIANA ST, GARY, IN, 46407
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 (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | ON FILE | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199525735 | ON FILE | Jul 25, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA989843944 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Q12 5130592 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6358613 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199525735 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 9, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199525735 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2016 | Jun 9, 2017 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199518493 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2014 | Dec 28, 2016 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199518493 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2014 | Nov 29, 2016 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199518493 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2013 | Feb 18, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-IN-19-S0353382-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA989843944 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q12 5130592 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6358613 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199525735 | BIPD | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| TRANSFER | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199525735 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199525735 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2017 | Jun 9, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199518493 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199518493 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2016 | Nov 29, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199518493 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2014 | Feb 18, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-822963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-822963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC822963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2025 |
| MC822963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2025 |
| MC822963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 |
| MC822963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 |
| MC822963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 |
| MC822963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 15, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2021 |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 15, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2021 |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2017 | REVOKED | Nov 14, 2017 |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2017 | REVOKED | Nov 14, 2017 |
| MC822963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2017 |
| MC822963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2017 |
| MC822963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2016 |
| MC822963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2016 |
| MC822963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2014 |
| MC822963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2014 |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2013 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jul 21, 2017 |
| MC822963 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2013 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jul 21, 2017 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Feb 8, 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
33 states • 96 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from 96 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 8 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F4-HOSM | 395.8F4-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | 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:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C1III-ELDDOF | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment when directed by an authorized safety officer | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (96 inspections)
Showing 50 of 96
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTGOMERY | WEST SOUTH BLVD | ...296356 | J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALPARAISO | 30 | ...296356 | J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 29, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERLIN TWP | I-96 | ...296356 | J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 24, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | REIDSVILLE | 29 | ...UW8584 | J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 30, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I 80 | ...338873 | J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 10, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records