JIMS AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTS LLC
USDOT 2814456 • 75 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY UNIT B, POTTSTOWN, PA, 19464
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-026620 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 9, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA968642712 | ON FILE | Nov 3, 2023 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA968642712 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2023 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP427309 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP427309 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA968642712 | REPLACED | May 8, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 3009546638 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 3009546638 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2019 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 3009546638 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | May 8, 2023 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q12 0180818 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q12 0180818 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2017 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3119703-382 | REPLACED | May 25, 2017 | May 25, 2017 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3119703-382 | REPLACED | May 25, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA968642712 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA968642712 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP427309 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP427309 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA968642712 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 3009546638 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 3009546638 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q12 0180818 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 3009546638 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q12 0180818 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 3119703-382 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 3119703-382 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2017 | May 25, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-026620 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC026620 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2023 |
| MC026620 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 24, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC026620 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 3, 2017 | REVOKED | Jan 13, 2020 |
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 • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (29 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0076 E | ...UC8830 | JIM'S AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES LLC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0422 W | ...UC8830 | JIM'S AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES LLC |
| Oct 26, 2020 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records