R & J TRUCKING INC
USDOT 467716 • 60798 UTOPIA LN, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-307794 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN299022 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RJ792 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2002 | Feb 10, 2006 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN299022 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP01721A | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2013 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2398565C | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2007 | Jan 6, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2398565C | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2007 | Feb 3, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RJ792 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2002 | Jan 6, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN309526 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2001 | Jan 6, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN309526 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2001 | Feb 7, 2002 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTP2020308 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2000 | Jan 6, 2001 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTP202308 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 1996 | Dec 3, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN299022 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN299022 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP01721A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2398565C | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2013 | Feb 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2398565C | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2013 | Jan 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RJ792 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2007 | Jan 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RJ792 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN309526 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2002 | Feb 7, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN309526 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2002 | Jan 6, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP2020308 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2001 | Jan 6, 2001 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP202308 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2000 | Dec 3, 2000 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC307794 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 5, 1996 | — | 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
5 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 86937981 | I-80 | IL | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 83590820 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | UTIL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8F04 | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82876360 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82869505 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | MI | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 81483906 | ON US HWY 30, 71 FEET NORTH OF | NE | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 80928619 | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET TWP | I-80 | ...455671 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 13, 2021 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.6759 -111.7673 | ...454606 | R & J TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 2, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2013 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2010 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2010 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2005 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2000 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records