J & S INC
LANCASTER, SC
Joins 30 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — J & S INC (USDOT 306383) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 14.3% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/306383/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 306383
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: ANDREW JOHNSON
Company officer 2: DANIEL JOHNSON
Construction
Based in LANCASTER, SC
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=22908 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
306383
In FMCSA records since
Dec 8, 1987 (~38y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
ANDREW JOHNSON
Company officer 2
DANIEL JOHNSON
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Construction
Fleet size
45 units
Drivers
41
Annual mileage
1,137,144 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (803) 286-7941
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1971 HIGHWAY 521 BYP S
LANCASTER, SC 29720
Mailing
PO BOX 1628
LANCASTER, SC 29721
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
306383
In FMCSA records since
Dec 8, 1987 (~38y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,137,144 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
vs
23.4%
-1.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.93
vs
1.80
-0.87
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 42 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 57 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 6.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
45
Drivers
41
Inspections
57
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
22.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
22
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 22.2% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,908 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 22,908 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
22.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 22,908 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +7.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | Oct 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 39 | |
| Mack Truck | 7 | |
| Heil | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 1.61 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 6.72 | 7 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (57 rows) View all 57 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89275944 | Oct 15, 2026 | SC | 2 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Yes |
| 88944387 | Sep 9, 2026 | SC | 2 | LUGOFF SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88943748 | Sep 9, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88932331 | Sep 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | CAMDEN SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 88563059 | Jul 30, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88485558 | Jul 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87908697 | May 19, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87435736 | Mar 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | CHESTER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86872755 | Jan 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | COLUMBIA SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86887959 | Jan 22, 2026 | SC | 1 | HARTSVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
10 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-STLT, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86851359 | Jan 20, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86761949 | Jan 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86759870 | Jan 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | INDIAN LAND SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.16-D | No |
| 86745500 | Jan 5, 2026 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86310203 | Nov 13, 2025 | SC | 3 | FORT LAWN SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 86293298 | Nov 11, 2025 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIT | No |
| 86189493 | Oct 30, 2025 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86105516 | Oct 21, 2025 | SC | 2 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LCL, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 85562337 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC | 3 | FORT MILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85370407 | Jul 31, 2025 | SC | 2 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85369444 | Jul 31, 2025 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85161145 | Jul 9, 2025 | SC | 2 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85163891 | Jul 2, 2025 | SC | 3 | PAGELAND SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84994132 | Jun 19, 2025 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2WG, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 84590176 | May 6, 2025 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0023213737 | Feb 22, 2023 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022281931 | Nov 15, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0022226874 | Jun 21, 2022 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020222704 | Mar 11, 2020 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019658474 | Nov 6, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0018577893 | Jun 7, 2018 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0017635670 | Oct 10, 2017 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0016587956 | Jul 19, 2016 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0015590978 | Aug 20, 2015 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0015535106 | Apr 2, 2015 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0014613014 | Nov 10, 2014 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0012531246 | May 16, 2012 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC011010209B | Jan 25, 2011 | SC | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| SC008115105A | Oct 1, 2008 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC008004309A | Jan 15, 2008 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC007027104B | Mar 6, 2007 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC006149116A | Dec 1, 2006 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC005039840A | Mar 29, 2005 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC099113196A | Oct 6, 1999 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0099160764 | Aug 23, 1999 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC098004493A | Jan 16, 1998 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC096010868A | Jan 25, 1996 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 521 LANCASTER COUNTY | SC | 12 | 5 |
| LANCASTER SC | SC | 9 | 1 |
| ROCK HILL SC | SC | 9 | 0 |
| LANCASTER CNTY SECONDARY ROADS | SC | 3 | 0 |
| SC 9 CHESTER COUNTY | SC | 3 | 1 |
| US 21 YORK COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| CAMDEN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTER SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| COLUMBIA SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| FORT LAWN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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