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A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC

USDOT 298737 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JO ANN M. HETRICK General Freight Building Materials Paper Products Based in BIG LAKE, MN Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jun 20, 2001
Policy effective · Jan 9, 2025
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 37 days Inactive May 14, 2001 → reinstated Jun 20, 2001
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JO ANN M. HETRICK
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Paper Products
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC (USDOT 298737)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JO ANN M. HETRICK (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 37 days — Inactive May 14, 2001 → reinstated Jun 20, 2001
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/298737/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 298737
In FMCSA records since Aug 10, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JO ANN M. HETRICK
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Paper Products
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 15,377 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (612) 867-8239
Email: [email protected]
Physical
21881 COUNTY ROAD 73
BIG LAKE, MN 55309
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 298737
In FMCSA records since Aug 10, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 15,377 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 5.00 vs 1.80 +3.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 100% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC is a corporation based in BIG LAKE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 298737. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Big Lake, MN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in MO (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.11A1-CSURR (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Great Dane and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 14, 2001 to Jun 20, 2001 (37 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-06 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
1 OOS · 20.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Jun 1, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Great Dane 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 22.00 22 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84836753 Jun 1, 2025 MO 1 EAGLEVILLE MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAP4500 · 4V4NC9EJXCN554774
5 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.5B-L, 393.47E Yes
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX002539231 Feb 2, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
NYSP03542940 Mar 7, 2008 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL009006464A Feb 2, 1999 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL007184122A Sep 20, 1997 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI000019525A Aug 19, 1997 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI001249219B Feb 25, 1994 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI001249218A Feb 25, 1994 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI000535137A Feb 25, 1994 MI 0 1 No No Injury
MI0000535134 Feb 25, 1994 MI 0 7 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC202683
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC202683 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA991517142 91X $750,000 Jan 9, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN368394 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2024 Jan 9, 2025 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA964917161 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2023 Jan 15, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN208585 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2017 Jan 15, 2023 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY FBCAT0143800 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2010 Jan 15, 2017 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776192-8007-071 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2007 Jan 15, 2010 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0040832 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2005 Jan 15, 2007 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0040832 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2005 Feb 8, 2007 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT771616-5004-041 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2004 Feb 19, 2005 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT771616-5004-041 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2004 Jan 15, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN367806 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2003 Feb 20, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN367806 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2003 Jan 15, 2004 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 435007 BIPD/Primary — May 28, 2002 Jan 15, 2003 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 435007 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2002 May 28, 2002 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-673-595-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 2001 Jan 16, 2002 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP3034156 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2000 Feb 26, 2001 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 303 41 56 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 1999 May 1, 2000 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP203912 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 1998 Jan 15, 1999 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP203912 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 1998 Feb 18, 1999 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP203912 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 1998 Sep 15, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN236014 BIPD/Primary — May 22, 1997 Jan 15, 1998 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN236014 BIPD/Primary — May 22, 1997 Feb 13, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN211270 BIPD/Primary — Jan 15, 1996 May 22, 1997 CANCELLED
FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT TP499296 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 1995 Jan 15, 1996 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT226T879-3-94 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 1994 Jan 16, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 9, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jan 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Jan 15, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Jan 15, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 11, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jan 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Feb 8, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 15, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Feb 19, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Feb 20, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jan 15, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 15, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. May 28, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jan 16, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jun 20, 2001
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. May 14, 2001
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. May 14, 2001
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 37 days (through Jun 20, 2001)
  21. Feb 26, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. Feb 26, 2001
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  23. May 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Feb 18, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jan 15, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  26. Sep 15, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  27. Feb 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jan 15, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. May 22, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Jan 15, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  31. Jan 16, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  32. Feb 8, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Oct 30, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
EAGLEVILLE MO MO 1 1
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How to verify A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC

Is A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 298737 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC's safety rating? ▾
A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC based? ▾
A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 21881 COUNTY ROAD 73, BIG LAKE, Minnesota 55309. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC operate? ▾
A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for A & J TRUCKING SERVICE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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