SJ TRANS INC
USDOT 3105450 • 5490 N SALINAS AVE APT 226, FRESNO, CA, 93722
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-079897 | REVOKED | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04293 | ON FILE | Mar 5, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04293 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04293 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0133000769-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2021 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62184 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51821 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-016314 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2018 | Nov 8, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04293 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04293 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04293 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000769-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2025 | Jan 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62184 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51821 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2020 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016314 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-079897 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC079897 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 |
| MC079897 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2025 |
| MC079897 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2024 |
| MC079897 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 |
| MC079897 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2020 |
| MC079897 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2019 |
| MC079897 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 2018 | REVOKED | Dec 29, 2025 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Oct 30, 2019 |
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
10 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (44 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY | I40 | ...348953 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Aug 11, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.919571/-120.016453 | ...178666 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Yukon | I-40 | ...353751 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENSON | 2984-3780 VT-22A, Lake Road | ...348953 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...me3504 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Oct 7, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...493585 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Aug 20, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | MENDOCINO AVE/DINUBA AVE | ...ME3504 | SJ TRANS INC |
| Sep 13, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2022-0315-US1698 | Nov 10, 2022 | 392.2 | $6,030 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records