J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2534602 • 743 CABIN CREEK RD, NICHOLSON, GA, 30565
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI-100176 | ON FILE | Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100176 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100176-00 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 862451001 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2020 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 862451001 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2020 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 862451001 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2018 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 852300001 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 852300001 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 852300001 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2016 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 852300001 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM008664-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM008664-02 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2015 | Mar 23, 2016 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM008664-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2015 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM008664-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2014 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AI-100176 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100176 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 862451001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 862451001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 862451001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2020 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 852300001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 852300001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 852300001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 852300001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM008664-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM008664-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM008664-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM008664-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2015 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC881189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 |
| MC881189 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 |
| MC881189 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2022 |
| MC881189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2022 |
| MC881189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2018 |
| MC881189 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2018 |
| MC881189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2018 |
| MC881189 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2018 |
| MC881189 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2016 |
| MC881189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2016 |
| MC881189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2015 |
| MC881189 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2015 |
| MC881189 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC881189 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 2014 | — | Unknown |
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
11 states • 57 inspections
Violation Summary (121 violations from 57 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (57 inspections)
Showing 50 of 57
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SARALAND | I-65 | ...919372 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST POINT | INTERSTATE 85 NEAR EXIT 2 | ...642905 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 27, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | DRY POND RD NEAR JETT ROBERTS RD | ...192900 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PAWLEYS ISLAND | OCEAN HWY | ...198425 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 24, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...609842 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 7, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | 85 | ...965036 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| May 27, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SILVER DOLLAR ROAD / PANHANDLE CIRCLE | ...374877 | J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 18, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events