CJ'S LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION INC
USDOT 3620755 • 5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD SUITE 300, COLUMBIA, MD, 21045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1236689 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZV3613 | ON FILE | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZV3613 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2024 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT00966A | REPLACED | May 7, 2023 | May 7, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03658488 | REPLACED | May 10, 2021 | May 7, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZV3613 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZV3613 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT00966A | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03658488 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2023 | May 7, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1236689 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2021 | — | 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
4 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87240454 | LEESBURG VA | VA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.203E-CBP, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87188365 | PERRYVILLE MD | MD | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 86228562 | DENTON MD | MD | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85293413 | PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 85123852 | HAGERSTOWN MD | MD | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Jan 6, 2024 | 80555392 | WASHINGTON COUNTY | MD | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 80431382 | NEWARK DE | DE | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.110B2I-C | Yes |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 79139288 | ON LINCOLN HWY AT ITS INTERSEC | PA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 78349783 | BALTIMORE CITY | MD | Level 2 | — | 6 | 392.16(a), 392.82(a)(1), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 78336436 | I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE) | MD | Level 2 | — | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANTRIM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0011 N | ...FZ2014 | CJ'S LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION INC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records