KJ AMERICA INC
USDOT 2574072 • 6650 W GIBSON AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93723
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-900197 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 30, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN345494 | ON FILE | Jan 29, 2023 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5866873 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2017 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM397178 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2016 | Jan 29, 2017 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1135815 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1135815 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1135815 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ1135815 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345494 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5866873 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM397178 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2017 | Jan 29, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1135815 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1135815 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1135815 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1135815 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC900197 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2026 |
| MC900197 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2017 |
| MC900197 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2016 |
| MC900197 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 2015 | — | 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 • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (27 inspections)
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