E L J INC
USDOT 433776 • 703 METACOM AVE, BRISTOL, RI, 02809
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
2 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | 1 | 1 | 9 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86291649 | NORTH KINGSTOWN RI | RI | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17C-PI, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85721036 | H-FOXBORO | MA | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 85405240 | WARWICK RI | RI | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI, 393.75A1-TEPBM | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84289557 | NORTH KINGSTOWN RI | RI | Level 1 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.100B-C, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 82147145 | SMITHFIELD RI | RI | Level 2 | STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 81897786 | BRISTOL RI | RI | Level 1 | STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.95(f), 393.9(a), 392.16(a) | No |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 81821948 | EAST PROVIDENCE RI | RI | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 391.41(a) | No |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 80230546 | RT 4S @ EXIT 7 (RT 2) | RI | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 80014615 | POST RD | RI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2, 391.11(b)(1), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2023 | 79867711 | H-SEEKONK | MA | Level 3 | KENT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2 | 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEEKONK | RTE 195 E X 1 | ...016652 | E L J INC |
| Apr 24, 2021 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRISTOL | 568 METACOM AVE | ...A55666 | E L J INC |
| Jan 3, 2015 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2008 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2006 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2004 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2004 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2003 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 1999 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records