KJ TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2539556 • 703 CR 471, VARDAMAN, MS, 38878
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-883419 | REVOKED | Oct 19, 2015 | May 12, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC21070592-0 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2021 | Jul 7, 2022 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA8282507 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2020 | May 6, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8282507 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 2018 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8282507 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2018 | Nov 17, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083295 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083295 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2017 | Aug 30, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083295 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2017 | Aug 21, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083295 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083295 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS068722 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2017 | Oct 9, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS068722 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS068722 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2016 | Mar 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS068722 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS068722 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS060511 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2015 | Oct 9, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73APS052040 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2014 | Oct 10, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC21070592-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA8282507 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8282507 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8282507 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083295 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083295 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2018 | Aug 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083295 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083295 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2018 | Jan 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083295 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS068722 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2017 | Oct 9, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS068722 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS068722 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS068722 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2017 | Jan 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS068722 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS060511 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2016 | Oct 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS052040 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2015 | Oct 10, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-883419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-883419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-883419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-883419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC883419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 23, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC883419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 29, 2018 | REVOKED | May 12, 2021 |
| MC883419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 27, 2018 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2018 |
| MC883419 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2016 |
| MC883419 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2016 |
| MC883419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 11, 2016 | REVOKED | Oct 16, 2017 |
| MC883419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 2014 | REVOKED | Oct 19, 2015 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2018 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Sep 10, 2018 |
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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84375041 | MONROE COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 84050983 | CLAY COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 81385808 | COAHOMA COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 81083767 | CLAY COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 80435123 | CHICKASAW COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 79894988 | COAHOMA COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 79340909 | Roadside | MS | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 79340985 | Roadside | MS | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.95(a), 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 79340986 | Roadside | MS | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTGOMERY | 55 | ...404790 | KJ TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 13, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION | 30 | ...404790 | KJ TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 30, 2015 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records