JUST BECAUSE TRUCKING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.33 vs 1.80 national (+0.53).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JUST BECAUSE TRUCKING INC (USDOT 3383658) 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: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.33 vs 1.80 national (+0.53). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3383658/ As of: Sep 2, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=325256 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 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 33.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
JUST BECAUSE TRUCKING INC had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 55.6%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (9 stops).
55.6% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Kenworth, Trlk, and Trlm are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 325,256 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | Feb 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 12 | |
| Trlm | 4 | |
| Trlk | 3 | |
| Coza | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.85 | 2 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.41 | 4 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87140602 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86450673 | Nov 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | No |
| 86173070 | Oct 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-produce-on-to-us-101-s/b |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 86035834 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 391.41APC, 390.21TC-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 85155648 | Jul 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 84939914 | Jun 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.207F-SDAS | Yes |
| 84287528 | Mar 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 83467802 | Dec 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 82697900 | Sep 16, 2024 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.207(a), 393.45(b)(2), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 81169167 | Mar 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-ferro-st.,-oakland |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.9(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80382933 | Dec 12, 2023 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 80045871 | Oct 27, 2023 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80032492 | Oct 25, 2023 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3352110747 | Sep 5, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009285479 | May 10, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 6 | 2 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 390.19(a)(2) | HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required. | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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