R & J TRUCKING INC
USDOT 361761 • 22202-532 LN, LAKE CRYSTAL, MN, 56055
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-850120 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 4532 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 4532 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC850120 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 6, 2014 | — | Unknown |
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 • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | 86113988 | BAXTER MN | MN | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 85475395 | WALKER MN | MN | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 393.9A-LCL | No |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82430491 | BROWERVILLE MN | MN | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 10, 2024 | 81624224 | NISSWA MN | MN | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 81490776 | ELKO NEW MARKET MN | MN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81219646 | PINE RIVER | MN | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 79354488 | LITTLE FALLS | MN | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.60(a) | No |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79110890 | RANDALL | MN | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 8, 2023 | 78609785 | BRAINERD | MN | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 393.9(a) | No |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 78343739 | BRAINERD | MN | Level 1 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAND CREEK | USTH 169 | ...JV9774 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 11, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAKOPEE | USTH 169 | ...JV9774 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAGAN | E MNTH 13 @ Silver Bell Rd | ...010589 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 16, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLAKELEY | SB USTH 169 @ MNTH19 | ...FZ2337 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 9, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BRIDGEWATER | FARIBAULT BLVD | ...GM4610 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 28, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2007 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2002 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records