J & BS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4020332 • 285 OAKVILLE DR, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15220
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-1516215 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW5461732-00 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW5461732-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW5461732-00 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-121191-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-121191-01 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-121191-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-121191-01 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-121191-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA974295044 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969418472 | REPLACED | May 8, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969418472 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA969418472 | REPLACED | May 8, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW5461732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW5461732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-121191-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-121191-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW5461732-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-121191-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-121191-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-121191-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA974295044 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969418472 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969418472 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969418472 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1516215 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1516215 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2025 |
| MC1516215 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2025 |
| MC1516215 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2024 |
| MC1516215 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2023 |
| MC1516215 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 2023 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 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
13 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G-ELDC | Exhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits en | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.76G-SB | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(3) | 390.21T(b)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (38 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records