SLJ TRANS INC
USDOT 3952571 • 603 CHANDON DR, MERCED, CA, 95348
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-1471482 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-25-293559-00 | ON FILE | Aug 2, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA984639118 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA984639118 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0635 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2023 | Jul 25, 2024 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | RKT0718-257-03 JMD0635 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0635 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-293559-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA984639118 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA984639118 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0635 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | RKT0718-257-03 JMD0635 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0635 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1471482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2026 |
| MC1471482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2024 |
| MC1471482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 |
| MC1471482 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1471482 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 20, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Apr 28, 2025 |
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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8F7-HOSM | 395.8F7-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87375966 | MERCED | CA | Level 5 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.48A-BLMACBD | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86970717 | MADERA AREA | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2SLLHOS, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | No |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 86522817 | FRESNO, CA | CA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLTL, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.60C | No |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 84961695 | ST. GEORGE UT | UT | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 396.17C-PI, 395.8A, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| May 20, 2025 | 84799746 | GREENWICH SCALE EB | NJ | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 20, 2025 | 84744280 | 280.9 I80 E | PA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 84019784 | SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83617792 | MADERA AREA | CA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR, 395.24D-ELDPT | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records