J & Z EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2888243 • 216 S CITRUS ST #178, WEST COVINA, CA, 91791
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-969867 | REVOKED | Feb 7, 2018 | Feb 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000357 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C01322694A | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01322694 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 13226940 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2603721 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2016 | Feb 23, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000357 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01322694 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | C01322694A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 13226940 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2603721 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-969867 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-969867 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC969867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 5, 2019 | REVOKED | Feb 4, 2025 |
| MC969867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 7, 2018 |
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
8 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(d)(9) | 395.8(d)(9) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | US-70 | ...KC5586 | J & Z EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 6, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 NORTHBOUND | ...804092 | J & Z EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT605/.5mi N of RT60 | ...HZ6567 | J & Z EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 1, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWEETWATER | NOT REPORTED | ...HZ6580 | J & Z EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records