B & J EXCAVATING INC

USDOT 551812 • 5173 N US HWY 69, LUFKIN, TX, 75904

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
551,812
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9366320330
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
283,436
Physical Address
5173 N US HWY 69, LUFKIN, TX, 75904
Mailing Address
P O BOX 100, POLLOK, TX, 75969
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 15, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-916555ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-916555ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary85315716ON FILESep 15, 2016May 7, 2015

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary85315716REPLACEDSep 1, 2016Sep 15, 2016
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary85315716REPLACEDMay 7, 2015Sep 1, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.85315716BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
TERM/REPLUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.85315716BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
TERM/REPLUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.85315716BIPD/PrimaryMay 7, 2015May 7, 2015

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC916555MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 8, 2015Unknown
MC916555MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 8, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
48
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
5
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states32 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (48 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (48 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AOperating without proper operating authority108General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.84Floors defective103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.50vs nat'l 1.80
-0.30 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 18, 202687334221LAT:31¿¿ 30' 18.72NTXLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 24, 202687155055LAT:31¿¿ 30' 18.72NTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 24, 202687155056LAT:31¿¿ 30' 18.72NTXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Feb 19, 202687102954RoadsideTXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 17, 202687090807US59 SB DIBOLL SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55D1, 393.9, 396.5BNo
Feb 16, 202687080067RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 16, 202686842048RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 26, 202586666522US 69 HUNTINGTONTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 12, 202586572642RoadsideTXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.30No
Nov 4, 202586257391RoadsideTXLevel 2BRAZ SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 23, 202586143809US59 SB DIBOLL SCALETXLevel 2CTSI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 15, 202586098254US69 STXLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.9A, 393.9, 396.5B-HWSLIWYes
Aug 26, 202585609384LAT:31 30' 18.72NTXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47E, 396.3A1BOSYes
Jul 24, 202585340848RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75G-LOAD, 392.2WYes
Jul 10, 202585209444RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 9, 202585181126RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2WCNo
Jun 27, 202585093463US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.47ENo
Jun 17, 2025849892912430 FM1275TXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2W, 393.75G-LOADYes
Jun 17, 202584989235RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2W, 393.209E, 396.3A1BYes
Mar 14, 202584149630TX224 LOOPTXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3A1BLYes
Mar 3, 202584041563RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 17, 202583911998RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 24, 202483017657RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2UVNo
Oct 9, 202482881137RoadsideTXLevel 2ITNL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.47(a), 393.78No
Oct 3, 202482849623RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78, 393.9(a)No
Aug 6, 202482375125RoadsideTXLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21(a), 393.9(a)No
Jul 2, 202482062314RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 1, 202482021340ROADSIDELALevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER2395.8(f)(1), 393.84No
May 10, 202481633329RoadsideTXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.75(g), 393.75(b), 393.75(c)Yes
Feb 14, 202480894483RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.78, 396.5(b)No
Jan 30, 202480758279LAT:31 30' 18.72NTXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 8, 202379387921LAT:31 30' 18.72NTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 27.6% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 26, 2025TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...011160B & J EXCAVATING INC
Nov 21, 2024TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...812764B & J EXCAVATING INC
Nov 5, 2017LATOW00
Sep 29, 2014TXINJURY01
Aug 13, 2007TXTOW00
Aug 31, 2006TXTOW00
Jul 23, 2001TXINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 26, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 21, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 15, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 7, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 29, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 13, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2001
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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Data sources & freshness

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