J SEATON TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2469001 • 12531 N 2080 EAST ROAD, DANVILLE, IL, 61834
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-853692 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 12, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN187707 | ON FILE | May 28, 2016 | Sep 26, 2018 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN187707 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2016 | May 28, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN164822 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2015 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN164822 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN164822 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2015 | Sep 21, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN164822 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN187707 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2018 | Sep 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN187707 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2016 | May 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN164822 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN164822 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2015 | Nov 19, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN164822 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2015 | Sep 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN164822 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-853692 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC853692 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2018 |
| MC853692 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 23, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC853692 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2016 |
| MC853692 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2015 |
| MC853692 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 |
| MC853692 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2015 |
| MC853692 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2016 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 30, 2015 |
| May 5, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Aug 17, 2014 |
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
9 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBTP | Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (16 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Yellowhead Twp | ROUTE 1 | ...043148 | J SEATON TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-57 E | ...043148 | J SEATON TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DWIGHT | IL-47 | ...856141 | J SEATON TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 27, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records