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J AND J BROTHERS LLC

USDOT 3254536 • 187 CANYON DR, MERIDEN, CT, 06450

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,254,536
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Connecticut
Phone
2035371300
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
50,000
Physical Address
187 CANYON DR, MERIDEN, CT, 06450
Mailing Address
200 PRATT ST, MERIDEN, CT, 06450-4220
Contact
Phone: 2035371300

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 45.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 21.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
141
37 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
45.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 20 inspections

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Violation Summary (141 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (141 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps533Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)40—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories30—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT30—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BRCBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.42Brakes - parking brake defective116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
45.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+21.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
7.05vs nat'l 1.80
+5.25 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687326916MERIDENCTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Mar 13, 202687278671CHESHIRECTLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK14393.48A-BIHE, 392.7A-D, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Mar 10, 202687245764BERLINCTLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK33393.48A-BIHE, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Feb 10, 202687000463BERLIN/KENSINGTONCTLevel 2ALBAC STRAIGHT TRUCK8392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jan 20, 202686833052BERLINCTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.16-D, 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Dec 31, 202586680653BERLIN/KENSINGTONCTLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 11, 202586533104MERIDENCTLevel 2CAM S OTHER14383.23A2-LCDLN, 383.51A-SIN, 391.41APCYes
Nov 13, 202586305842CHESHIRECTLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jul 15, 202585215120WATERBURYCTLevel 3RETIN SEMI-TRAILER1392.16ADNo
Mar 6, 202584044880WATERBURYCTLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LHLINo
Jan 30, 202583733041HARTFORDCTLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Dec 9, 202483337079FARMINGTONCTLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.93A-SBA, 393.55C1, 392.2-SLLNo
Dec 4, 202483302044FRANKLINCTLevel 2SOMER SEMI-TRAILER12392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.75G-TAOW, 396.17C-PIYes
Oct 19, 202482947732BERLIN/KENSINGTONCTLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 2, 202482810447CHESHIRECTLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Sep 11, 202482625257UNION SCALECTLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR10392.2, 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jun 25, 202481954135BERLIN/KENSINGTONCTLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17(c), 392.2No
Jun 25, 202481954184MIDDLETOWNCTLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2, 391.11(b)(5), 391.41(a)Yes
Oct 13, 202379903523RoadsideCTLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK10390.21T(b), 392.2, 396.17(c)Yes
Jul 14, 202379142410MERIDENCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK12392.2, 393.9(a), 396.17(c)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 44.4% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

BERLIN/KENSINGTON4
MERIDEN3 · 2 OOS
CHESHIRE3 · 1 OOS
BERLIN2 · 2 OOS
WATERBURY2
HARTFORD1 · 1 OOS
FARMINGTON1
MIDDLETOWN1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving38 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness8 · 7 OOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 9, 2025CTINJURY01COLCHESTER2-W...773519J AND J BROTHERS LLC
Apr 26, 2023CTTOW00BETHANY63-N...333437J & J BROTHERS
Nov 1, 2021CTINJURY02EAST HARTFORD5-S...V41338J & J BROTHERS
Aug 30, 2021CTINJURY01NEW BRITAIN72-S...V41338J AND J BROTHERS LLC

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in CT
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CT
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 30, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CT
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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