BJS TRANSPORT LTD
USDOT 2886468 • DBA: GFS GROUP • 9-134 KENNEDY ROAD S, BRAMPTON, ON, L6W 3G4
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-969008 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC330194 | ON FILE | Nov 14, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC330194 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64043253 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64043253 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64043253 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 22, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OLX2121-25162 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2021 | May 15, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OLX2121-25162 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2021 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | LX0494 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2020 | Apr 20, 2021 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LX0494 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LX0494 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2019 | Aug 24, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC330194 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC330194 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64043253 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64043253 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | OLX2121-25162 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | OLX2121-25162 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64043253 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | LX0494 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LX0494 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LX0494 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC969008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2025 |
| MC969008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2024 |
| MC969008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 |
| MC969008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2020 |
| MC969008 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 24, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC969008 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 14, 2016 | — | 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
17 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.35 | Making/causing false entries | 1 | 0 | 10 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 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 (36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLAINFIELD(HENDRICKS) | I-70 | ...MF6120 | BJS TRANSPORT LTD |
| Aug 24, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLOVERDALE | I-70 | ...WD4394 | BJS TRANSPORT LTD |
| Jun 8, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | NOT REPORTED | ...MD3830 | BJS TRANSPORT LTD |
| Dec 15, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | S I 375 | ...WD4389 | BJS TRANSPORT LTD |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records