T & J PANEL INC
STATESVILLE, NC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — T & J PANEL INC (USDOT 2518270) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): TIMOTHY JOHNSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2518270/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 2.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 50 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 6.67% | — |
| 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
T & J PANEL INC is a motor carrier based in STATESVILLE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2518270. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
T & J PANEL INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Statesville, NC. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (31) and PA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.1% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 43 | |
| Wabash National | 9 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Trail-Eze | 2 | |
| Bens | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Kauf | 1 | |
| Kaus | 1 | |
| Lufk | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.02 | 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 | — | 5.23 | 5 | — | 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 (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88227731 | Jun 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87970245 | May 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60D, 396.17C | No |
| 87671373 | Apr 23, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 70 NEAR NC 801 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87648992 | Apr 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86862170 | Jan 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86591889 | Dec 16, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86351103 | Nov 17, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-forsyth-co.,-us-52-sb-near-103 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86068762 | Oct 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 70 IN PVA OF CIRCLE K |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85917050 | Sep 29, 2025 | NC | 2 | I 85 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85900044 | Sep 26, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-granville-county,-i-85,-n |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A, 393.75C | Yes |
| 85620738 | Aug 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-davie-county,-i-40,-e |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85620643 | Aug 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85372456 | Jul 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-forsyth-county,-us-421-nb-mm-2 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85273274 | Jul 18, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84626295 | May 9, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 421 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84375670 | Apr 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | 40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84330742 | Apr 4, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9TS | No |
| 84315964 | Apr 3, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-forsyth-county,-i-285-northbou |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84038568 | Feb 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83969172 | Feb 26, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83956596 | Feb 25, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-davie-county,-i-40,-w |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83612943 | Jan 14, 2025 | NC | 3 | I73 EXIT 30 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83612045 | Jan 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | 40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83437895 | Dec 18, 2024 | NC | 2 | I 40 EAST AT US 601 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
| 83104795 | Nov 7, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I 40 EAST REST AREA | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I 40 EB | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I140 NEAR US 74 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 EAST AT US 601 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 EB NEAR GATE CITY BLVD | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 WB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I73 EXIT 30 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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