- Common authority is currently revoked as of Jan 13, 2025 · Docket MC1308523.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 496 days (since Jan 7, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
AJR TRANSPORTATION INC
CHICAGO, IL
AJR TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3719354. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
AJR TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Chicago, IL. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 80% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (3) and TX (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83102387 | Nov 6, 2024 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 82741518 | Sep 17, 2024 | IL | 1 | WILLIAMSVILLE IL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 82520753 | Aug 29, 2024 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82487705 | Aug 20, 2024 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | No |
| 82538468 | Aug 6, 2024 | IL | 2 | I57 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82323033 | Aug 6, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22(h)(4), 392.2 | No |
| 81778351 | Jun 2, 2024 | AR | 3 | HARRISON AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81606760 | May 9, 2024 | TX | 2 | US281 SB US281 SB |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 81539274 | May 1, 2024 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 81319035 | Apr 6, 2024 | NM | 3 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80825576 | Feb 9, 2024 | MS | 2 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80616072 | Jan 12, 2024 | OK | 3 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 79555841 | Aug 31, 2023 | KY | 3 | NORTH CORBIN |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(f)(1), 392.2, 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | No |
| 78813961 | Apr 28, 2023 | TX | 3 | US281 SB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | MC1308523 | Common | REVOKED | Jan 13, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 | MC1308523-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988505676 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002839-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002839-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002839-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002839-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002839-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967698774 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967698774 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2023 | Apr 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2021 | Mar 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 13, 2025
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Jan 13, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 25, 2024
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Oct 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2024
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Jul 16, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 12, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2024
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Jun 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| WILLIAMSVILLE IL | IL | 1 | 1 |
| EDDYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST | MS | 1 | 0 |
| NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1308523
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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How to verify AJR TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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