J & S TRANSCO INC
USDOT 566709 • 209 FOSSETT ROAD, GUNTERSVILLE, AL, 35976
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-312904 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 24, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035432 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2005 | Sep 8, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0035432 | ON FILE | Aug 15, 2002 | Jun 8, 2003 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035432 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2005 | Aug 15, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035408 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2001 | Aug 15, 2001 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035432 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2001 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP5400591 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2000 | Aug 15, 2001 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E0741200 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 1999 | Aug 15, 2000 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 63 77 25 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 15, 1999 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 63 77 25 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 15, 1997 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 63 77 25 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 15, 1997 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 7628773-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 1997 | Aug 5, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035432 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035432 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035432 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2005 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035432 | CARGO | Jun 8, 2003 | Jun 8, 2003 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP5400591 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2001 | Aug 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035408 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2001 | Aug 15, 2001 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E0741200 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2000 | Aug 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 77 25 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 1999 | Aug 15, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 77 25 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 77 25 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 15, 1997 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 7628773-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 1997 | Aug 5, 1997 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC312904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2005 |
| MC312904 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1997 | — | 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 • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (27 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
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 20 EB AT MM 36 | ...GGGG | J & S TRANSCO INC |
| Sep 2, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURTLECREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...454682 | J S TRANSCO INC, |
| Nov 8, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOPKINSVILLE | US0041A | ...320494 | J & S TRANSCO INC |
| Dec 5, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2015 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2010 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2005 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2003 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2003 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2000 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 1999 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 1997 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 1997 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events