J&A CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2504512 • 47 MONMOUTH ST APT 2, BOSTON, MA, 02128
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-872483 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 18, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927026 | ON FILE | Oct 27, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5927026 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001006766 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2021 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001006766 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001006766 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001006766 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TR-7E913358 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2014 | Dec 6, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927026 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5927026 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001006766 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001006766 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001006766 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001006766 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | TR-7E913358 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2014 | Dec 6, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-872483 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC872483 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2022 |
| MC872483 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 12, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC872483 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 3, 2014 | REVOKED | Dec 15, 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
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87188560 | YORK - SCALES | ME | Level 1 | CIMR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 4 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95A1, 396.5B-L | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86725894 | YORK - SCALES | ME | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 85116746 | H-SWANSEA | MA | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 83656549 | H-BRAINTREE | MA | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLS1, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 81443411 | WAYNE | ME | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.22(h)(1), 395.15(i)(9), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 80727001 | H-DEDHAM | MA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2, 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80233797 | H-MANSFIELD | MA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 390.21T(b), 393.60(b), 392.2 | No |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 80212929 | H-BROCKTON | MA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 79604204 | H-MILFORD | MA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records