B & J EXCAVATING INC
LUFKIN, TX
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — B & J EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 551812) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): BOBBY SMITH (Company officer); JUNE SMITH (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/551812/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89176 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (9 → 10) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −1 (13 → 12) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.Policy effective May 7, 2015
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC916555ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 29.63% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
B & J EXCAVATING INC is a corporation based in LUFKIN, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 551812. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 12 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
B & J EXCAVATING INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lufkin, TX. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 867% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (28) and LA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
27.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 13 drivers; Kenworth, Mack, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,176 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 13 12FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 9 10FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 27 | 8 | 29.6% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 12 | |
| Mack | 12 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Braz | 2 | |
| Ctsi | 2 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 3.46 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87840701 | May 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.9 | Yes |
| 87334221 | Mar 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:31¿¿-30-18.72n |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87155056 | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:31¿¿-30-18.72n |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B | Yes |
| 87155055 | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:31¿¿-30-18.72n |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87102954 | Feb 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2211 FM1275 SB |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87090807 | Feb 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 SB DIBOLL SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 396.5B, 393.55D1 | No |
| 87080067 | Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86842048 | Jan 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86666522 | Dec 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 69 HUNTINGTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86572642 | Dec 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.30 | No |
| 86257391 | Nov 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86143809 | Oct 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 SB DIBOLL SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86098254 | Oct 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | US69 S |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.9, 392.9A | Yes |
| 85609384 | Aug 26, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:31---30-18.72n |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85340848 | Jul 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2W | Yes |
| 85209444 | Jul 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85181126 | Jul 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | SL-224 S., NACOGDOCH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WC | No |
| 85093463 | Jun 27, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 84989291 | Jun 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-2430--fm1275 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2W | Yes |
| 84989235 | Jun 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1BL, 392.2W, 396.3A1B | Yes |
| 84149630 | Mar 14, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX224 LOOP |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3A1BL | Yes |
| 84041563 | Mar 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83911998 | Feb 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83017657 | Oct 24, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 82881137 | Oct 9, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78, 393.47(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX76X7HQE1U7 | Jun 26, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX70VBHQE1OI | Nov 21, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0170008720 | Nov 5, 2017 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX45V8HQE1J5 | Sep 29, 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX245435601I | Aug 13, 2007 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245400601B | Aug 31, 2006 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245212901H | Jul 23, 2001 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 8, 2015 | MC916555-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 85315716 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2016 | May 7, 2015 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 85315716 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 85315716 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 7, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 85315716 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 7, 2015 | Sep 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 15, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 8, 2015
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May 7, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US59 SB DIBOLL SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 2211 FM1275 SB | TX | 1 | 0 |
| SL-224 S., NACOGDOCH | TX | 1 | 0 |
| TX224 LOOP | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US 69 HUNTINGTON | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US69 S | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify B & J EXCAVATING INC
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- 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.
- 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.
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