JTL GROUP INC

USDOT 281308 • DBA: KNIFE RIVER • 1461 BRYAN STOCK TRAIL, CASPER, WY, 82601

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
281,308
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4066512500
Power Units (MCS-150)
97
Drivers (MCS-150)
63
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
704,439
Physical Address
1461 BRYAN STOCK TRAIL, CASPER, WY, 82601
Mailing Address
POST OFFICE BOX 30238, BILLINGS, MT, 59107
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 16.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 16, 2005
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-247827ACTIVEUnknownFeb 1, 2006

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAS2-641-005097-05ON FILEDec 16, 2005Jan 1, 2014

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryKK06300130NAME CHANGEDJan 1, 1992Feb 14, 2006
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryKK06300130REPLACEDJan 1, 1992Dec 16, 2005

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AS2-641-005097-05BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2014
TERM/CANCLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.KK06300130BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2006Feb 14, 2006
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.KK06300130BIPD/PrimaryDec 16, 2005Dec 16, 2005

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC247827CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 12, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 1, 2006
MC247827CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 16, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 6, 2006
MC247827MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 27, 1992Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
31
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
97
Drivers (MCS-150)
63
Crash Records
21

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states20 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (31 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (31 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate427Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(b)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+16.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.55vs nat'l 1.80
-0.25 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jun 16, 202584973806CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 25, 202584504475STATE HIGHWAYWYLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 12, 202584120537LARAMIE PORT OF ENTRYWYLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202584209330CASPER POEWYLevel 1VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Mar 11, 202584106419CASPER POEWYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 29, 202583740759ROADSIDEWYLevel 2TRVS SEMI-TRAILER2393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLTLYes
Apr 17, 202481387802RoadsideWYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 9, 202480572852CASPER WYUSLevel 5PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 9, 202480573056CASPER WYUSLevel 5FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LBLNo
Jan 9, 202480572851CASPER WYUSLevel 5PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 16, 202380185474CHEYENNE US 85 POEWYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.201(a)No
Nov 6, 202380109095CHEYENNE US 85 POEWYLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.3(a)(1), 393.47(a), 393.47(e)Yes
Oct 20, 202379984984CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1TRLK SEMI-TRAILER2393.95(b), 393.100(b)Yes
Oct 18, 202379946507CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1REDR SEMI-TRAILER4393.48(a), 393.28, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Oct 17, 202379946562CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1LOAKI SEMI-TRAILER3393.47(b), 393.47(e), 393.47(a)No
Oct 17, 202379946574CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Oct 17, 202379946593CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d)Yes
Oct 16, 202379935485CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9(a), 393.75(a)(2), 393.45(b)(2)No
Aug 30, 202379562037RoadsideWYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.100(b), 393.45(d), 392.2Yes
Apr 19, 202378406243CHEYENNE US 85 POEWYLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.51Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-042025-06
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
21
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
19
Across 14 crashes
Tow-Aways
20

Crash History (21 records)

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Crash History (21 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 7, 2023WYINJURY01CASPERWY 257 MP 7.30...768505KNIFE RIVER
Sep 5, 2023WYINJURY01CASPERWY 220/CY AVE & WY 257...449927KNIFE RIVER
Jul 9, 2022WYINJURY01CASPERWY 251 MP 8.11...155745KNIFE RIVER
Apr 4, 2022WYTOW00CASPERWY 257 MP 3.93...451590KNIFE RIVER
Apr 14, 2017WYINJURY02
Oct 29, 2015WYINJURY01
Oct 22, 2012WYINJURY01
Oct 4, 2010WYINJURY01
Aug 16, 2010WYTOW00
Jul 22, 2009WYINJURY02
May 12, 2008WYTOW00
Mar 10, 2008WYTOW00
Sep 12, 2007WYTOW00
Jul 26, 2005MTINJURY01
Apr 12, 2004WYINJURY01
Jul 2, 2003WYINJURY02
Jul 1, 2003WYINJURY02
May 29, 2003MTINJURY01
Jun 24, 2002WYINJURY02
Jul 6, 1999WYFATAL10
Mar 18, 1999WYTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
CO-2024-0023-US1666Feb 13, 2024177.800(c); 382.701(a)$7,650Carrier

Compliance Timeline

26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 13, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $7,650
Case CO-2024-0023-US1666 • 177.800(c); 382.701(a)
Nov 7, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in WY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 5, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in WY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 9, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in WY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 4, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 14, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 29, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 22, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 4, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 16, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 22, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 12, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 14, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2006
Authority
Dec 16, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 12, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 2, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 1, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 29, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 24, 2002
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 6, 1999
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries

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