TJ TRUCKING LLC
AURORA, CO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 32 days Inactive Jul 2, 2018 → reinstated Aug 3, 2018
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TJ TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3098345) 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): ARABE A NEGAWO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 32 days — Inactive Jul 2, 2018 → reinstated Aug 3, 2018 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3098345/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178031 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 26, 2024
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Process Agent1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC076017ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 0% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TJ TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in AURORA, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3098345. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TJ TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Aurora, CO. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 160% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KS (3) and OH (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (40.0% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,031 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 2, 2018 to Aug 3, 2018 (32 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 4, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 18 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| Grea | 1 | |
| Pitts | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 3.86 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 10.28 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88022689 | Jun 2, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86773102 | Jan 6, 2026 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86710635 | Jan 4, 2026 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86372733 | Nov 20, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-trego-county---195 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8K2-HOSRC | No |
| 86385645 | Nov 19, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2RG | No |
| 85839667 | Sep 18, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24C2III | No |
| 85292578 | Jul 22, 2025 | MO | 2 | FORISTELL MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.41APC, 395.24, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 85274635 | Jul 16, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-saline-county---169 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 83724083 | Jan 27, 2025 | OH | 3 | WEST SALEM OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 82921004 | Oct 15, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8F01, 392.2PK | No |
| 82654774 | Sep 12, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i94-w/b-@-sargent-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81925363 | Jun 20, 2024 | OH | 1 | oh-road-side/sheetz |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(1), 392.2, 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 81795842 | Jun 5, 2024 | IL | 3 | I80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81738874 | May 28, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-sherman-county---181 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81395114 | Apr 18, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-saline-county---169 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81249628 | Apr 2, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80617307 | Jan 15, 2024 | OH | 3 | WADSWORTH SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80616541 | Jan 11, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-wabaunsee-east-m.c.i.s.-#22e |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 80028470 | Oct 26, 2023 | NE | 3 | MM81 RT83 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2024001612 | Feb 12, 2024 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106634262 | Jul 10, 2021 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0300696492 | Apr 1, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0238991001 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 26, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955445821 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2022 | Jan 26, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 27115001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2021 | Jan 26, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1951522 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2020 | Mar 20, 2021 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1618246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1618246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1618246 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 26, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 26, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 6, 2021oosOut-of-service order — Unsatisfactory = Unfit
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Mar 20, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 18, 2020
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Mar 20, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2019
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Aug 3, 2018
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Jul 2, 2018
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Jul 2, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 2, 2018authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 32 days (through Aug 3, 2018)
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Jun 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| FORISTELL MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| MM81 RT83 | NE | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WEST SALEM OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC076017
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC
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