JTL GROUP INC
USDOT 281308 • DBA: KNIFE RIVER • 1461 BRYAN STOCK TRAIL, CASPER, WY, 82601
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-247827 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 1, 2006 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-641-005097-05 | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2005 | Jan 1, 2014 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KK06300130 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 1992 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KK06300130 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1992 | Dec 16, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-005097-05 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | KK06300130 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | KK06300130 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2005 | Dec 16, 2005 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC247827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2006 |
| MC247827 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2006 |
| MC247827 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 1992 | — | 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
3 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (20 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
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2023 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CASPER | WY 257 MP 7.30 | ...768505 | KNIFE RIVER |
| Sep 5, 2023 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CASPER | WY 220/CY AVE & WY 257 | ...449927 | KNIFE RIVER |
| Jul 9, 2022 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CASPER | WY 251 MP 8.11 | ...155745 | KNIFE RIVER |
| Apr 4, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASPER | WY 257 MP 3.93 | ...451590 | KNIFE RIVER |
| Apr 14, 2017 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2015 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2012 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2010 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2010 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2009 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2008 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2008 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2007 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2005 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2004 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2003 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2003 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2003 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2002 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 1999 | WY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 1999 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-2024-0023-US1666 | Feb 13, 2024 | 177.800(c); 382.701(a) | $7,650 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events