J&L EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3879230 • 1815 N 11TH ST, ARKANSAS CITY, KS, 67005
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-1422719 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958081833 | ON FILE | May 13, 2022 | May 13, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA958081833 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1422719 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2022 | — | 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
9 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 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 25, 2026 | 87410996 | 566M TX480 LOOP | TX | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.11 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85820816 | FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83402127 | GRENADA | MS | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 82984854 | LAMAR CO | CO | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 81416061 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 81183472 | TILFORD SD | SD | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80438054 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY | OK | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.45(d), 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 79842920 | Roadside | CO | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 79841380 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 78922859 | WAKEENEY | KS | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records