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J&L TRANPSORT INC

USDOT 536496 Active CORPORATION Based in KAWKAWLIN, MI

J&L TRANPSORT INC is a corporation based in KAWKAWLIN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 536496. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 19 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

J&L TRANPSORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 19 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kawkawlin, MI. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
19
Drivers
19
Inspections
29
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
12.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
34 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 525% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (19) and OH (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

8.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Freightliner, Stri, and Strick com are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Contract 1 active
Broker
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Dec 15, 2024 (519 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5% vs 23.4% -10.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.52 vs 1.80 -0.28
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 6,842 carriers
Location & Contact
1754 CHIP RD
KAWKAWLIN, MI 48631
Phone: 9896864901
Registration
USDOT 536496
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 944,748 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.5% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 53,925 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 53,925 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
12.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 53,925 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -7.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 17 1 5.9% Mar 10, 2026
Ohio (OH) 6 0 0.0% Mar 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 33
Stri 9
Strick Com 3
Western Star 2
Heil 1
Mckt 1
Mcoa 1
Trailer 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87283814 Mar 10, 2026 MI 3 mi-i75-n-@-busch
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS2, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS No
87226136 Mar 5, 2026 MI 3
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87197827 Mar 2, 2026 OH 3 BOWLING GREEN OH
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86898396 Jan 26, 2026 MI 3 mi-m-46-@-m-24
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2 No
86777054 Jan 12, 2026 MI 2 mi-n/b-us-23-@-bemis-rest-area
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
84478948 Apr 22, 2025 MI 1 DODGE RD REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LRLI No
83582758 Jan 9, 2025 OH 2 EATON OH
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83450296 Dec 19, 2024 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83268526 Nov 26, 2024 OH 3 MONROE OH
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.3A3II No
83135785 Nov 7, 2024 MI 1 DODGE RD REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
11 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E Yes
83051186 Oct 31, 2024 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
82954870 Oct 17, 2024 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP No
82622102 Sep 10, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82587854 Sep 5, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45(b)(2) No
82559231 Aug 29, 2024 MI 3 mi-i75-n-@-busch
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.22(h)(3), 395.24(d), 392.2 No
82243765 Jul 29, 2024 OH 2 FINDLAY SCALES
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82119737 Jul 10, 2024 MI 5 1754 CHIP RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.48(a) No
82119732 Jul 10, 2024 MI 5 1754 CHIP RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82119731 Jul 10, 2024 MI 5 1754 CHIP RD
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82119730 Jul 10, 2024 MI 1 1754 CHIP RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82119729 Jul 10, 2024 MI 5 1754 CHIP RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82119677 Jul 9, 2024 MI 1 BAY CITY REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1) No
82510487 Jun 19, 2024 MI 1 CLIO REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.11 No
81642299 May 16, 2024 MI 1 mi-i-75-sb-@-clio-rest-area
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.53(b) Yes
81557149 May 7, 2024 MI 2 US-23 SB AT MM 21
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (34 rows) View all 34 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003214362 Jun 11, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0235181032 Oct 16, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002931541 Jul 13, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002481524 Jan 12, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002181384 Jan 12, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0205035998 Feb 26, 2020 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0001755937 Jul 18, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001619165 Feb 6, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0184014035 Aug 9, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001273235 Jan 10, 2018 MI 1 0 Yes Yes Fatal
OH0176040184 Mar 22, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009998842 Mar 22, 2017 MI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0009257749 May 11, 2015 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009008169 Jul 25, 2014 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0008896114 Mar 1, 2014 MI 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
MI0008898808 Jan 28, 2014 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0008657370 Jun 17, 2013 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0008650444 Jun 10, 2013 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA300641400X Jan 15, 2013 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0106471408 Sep 27, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0900626993 Jan 17, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0006442538 Sep 16, 2006 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0006332915 Apr 12, 2006 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0006255594 Jan 18, 2006 MI 1 2 Yes Yes Fatal
OH0058345481 Dec 19, 2005 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (3 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC267720 Broker DISMISSED
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP3272029 BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2024 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP3247541 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2020 Dec 15, 2021 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0726252 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2019 Sep 1, 2020 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0726252 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2019 Oct 2, 2020 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96-800772-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 7, 2011 Sep 29, 2019 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96-800772-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 7, 2011 Sep 1, 2019 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 824601 14620161 CARGO Jan 1, 2003 Sep 8, 2018 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 82460106620161 CARGO Sep 1, 2001 Jan 1, 2003 CANCELLED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA IMI0077989 CARGO Sep 9, 1998 Sep 1, 2001 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA IMI 0077989 CARGO Sep 2, 1998 Sep 9, 1998 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 9680077201 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 1998 Jul 7, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF241716 CARGO Dec 2, 1997 Oct 6, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF241716 CARGO Dec 2, 1997 Sep 2, 1998 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN018362 BIPD/Primary Sep 2, 1993 Oct 6, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN018362 BIPD/Primary Sep 2, 1993 Sep 1, 1998 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM02102056 CARGO Sep 2, 1993 Oct 30, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  2. Dec 15, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  3. Oct 2, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  4. Sep 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  5. Sep 29, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 8, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 7, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 12, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jan 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  12. Oct 6, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Oct 6, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Sep 9, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  15. Sep 2, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Sep 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Dec 8, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Oct 30, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  19. Mar 29, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. May 22, 1994
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  21. May 18, 1994
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Nov 12, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 4 3
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
395.22(h)(3) Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements Hours of Service 2 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify J&L TRANPSORT INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about J&L TRANPSORT INC

Is J&L TRANPSORT INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. J&L TRANPSORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 536496 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is J&L TRANPSORT INC's safety rating?
J&L TRANPSORT INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has J&L TRANPSORT INC had?
29 roadside inspections are on file for J&L TRANPSORT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is J&L TRANPSORT INC's out-of-service rate?
J&L TRANPSORT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 12.5% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is J&L TRANPSORT INC based?
J&L TRANPSORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1754 CHIP RD, KAWKAWLIN, Michigan 48631. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does J&L TRANPSORT INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. J&L TRANPSORT INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC267720, MC267720). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does J&L TRANPSORT INC operate?
J&L TRANPSORT INC self-reports 19 power units and 19 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has J&L TRANPSORT INC had any crashes?
34 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for J&L TRANPSORT INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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