P-J EXPRESS INC
USDOT 537593 • 3250 PINE STREET, SEWARD, NE, 68434
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | 4001229 | ON FILE | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP29360A | ON FILE | Jan 30, 2009 | Jun 18, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 29360A | ON FILE | Sep 10, 1993 | Jan 30, 2009 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | 4001229 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC16954A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC16954A | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 29360A | REPLACED | Nov 23, 1993 | Jan 30, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001229 | SURETY | Oct 8, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16954A | SURETY | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001229 | SURETY | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP29360A | CARGO | Jun 18, 2020 | Jun 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16954A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 29360A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2009 | Jan 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 29360A | CARGO | Jan 30, 2009 | Jan 30, 2009 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC268173 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2022 |
| MC268173 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 |
| MC268173 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 24, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC268173 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC268173 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC268173 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC268173 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1993 | — | 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
8 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209C | Loose steering column | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Eufaula | INDIAN NATION TURNPIKE | ...214764 | P-J EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 5, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | 33 AVE | ...602679 | P-J EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 10, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | N 148TH ST / 0.5S OF HOLDREGE ST/ SOUTHBOUND | ...KY0696 | P-J EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 14, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HARDING RD | ...661806 | P-J EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 4, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2010 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2008 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2003 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 1998 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 1998 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records