J & S INC
USDOT 306383 โข 1971 HIGHWAY 521 BYP S, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state โข 50 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 6 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLT | Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | โ | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | โ | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | โ | 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 (50 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
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LANCASTER | GREAT FALLS HWY | ...066981 | J & S INC |
| Nov 15, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LANCASTER | FLAT CREEK RD | ...039272 | J & S INC |
| Jun 21, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LANCASTER | GREAT FALLS HIGHWAY | ...001072 | J & S INC |
| Mar 11, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Nov 6, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jun 7, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Oct 10, 2017 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jul 19, 2016 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Aug 20, 2015 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Apr 2, 2015 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Nov 10, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| May 16, 2012 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 25, 2011 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Oct 1, 2008 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 15, 2008 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Mar 6, 2007 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Dec 1, 2006 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Mar 29, 2005 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Oct 6, 1999 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Aug 23, 1999 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 16, 1998 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Jan 25, 1996 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records