A & J EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2634616 • DBA: A & J EXPRESS • 4003 W CORTLAND AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93722
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1123307270 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2025 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1123307270 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1123307270 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1123307270 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 26, 2024 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00643455 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2022 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1800972 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2021 | Aug 26, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61328 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP60505A | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP60505A | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN288878 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50580 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3832517 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2016 | Jun 25, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3742592 | NAME CHANGED | May 21, 2015 | Jul 18, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3742592 | REPLACED | May 21, 2015 | Jun 25, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1123307270 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1123307270 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1123307270 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00643455 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1123307270 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1800972 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61328 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2021 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN288878 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP60505A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP60505A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50580 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3832517 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3742592 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3742592 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2016 | Jun 25, 2016 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2025 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2025 |
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2025 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2025 |
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2021 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2021 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2020 |
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2020 |
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 |
| MC917305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2016 |
| MC917305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2016 |
| MC917305 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC917305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 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
9 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.11-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop/due care at a railroad grade crossing | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 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 (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 4 | NOT IN CITY | INTERSTATE 40 EB ON RAMP | ...639505 | A & J EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 14, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | IH 40 | ...809058 | A & J EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 24, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | NAPIER LAKE RD | ...641554 | SIDHU AND GREWAL CORP |
| Aug 18, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M100 | ...615257 | SIDHU AND GREWAL CORPORATION |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records