D J S TRUCKING EXPRESS INC
USDOT 585324 • 23360 M129, PICKFORD, MI, 49774
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250071 | ON FILE | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 40001490 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2002 | Aug 8, 2003 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CP0107509 | ACTIVE | Mar 14, 2002 | — |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC-020026 | ON FILE | Mar 14, 2002 | May 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240063 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230058 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220057 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 14, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210057 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2021 | Mar 14, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200066 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2020 | Mar 14, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180055 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 14, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA120052 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2012 | Mar 14, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-020033 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 14, 2012 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | NONE | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2001 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP0107509 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2000 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP0107509 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2000 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP74116A | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 1997 | Mar 14, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP74116A | REPLACED | Jun 3, 1997 | Jun 3, 1997 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP74116A | REPLACED | Mar 14, 1997 | Jun 3, 1997 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP74116A | REPLACED | Mar 14, 1997 | Mar 14, 1997 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199519 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1996 | Apr 13, 1997 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LL0910 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1996 | Apr 13, 1997 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199519 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199519 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1996 | Mar 14, 1997 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199519 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | LL0910 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 47 08 40 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 47 08 40 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1994 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL 47 08 40 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0107509 | BIPD | Unknown | Unknown |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250071 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240063 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230058 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200066 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180055 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2020 | Mar 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA120052 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-020033 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2012 | Mar 14, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-020026 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 40001490 | SURETY | Aug 8, 2003 | Aug 8, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | NONE | SURETY | Jun 30, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0107509 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0107509 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2002 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP74116A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2000 | Mar 14, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP74116A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 1997 | Jun 3, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP74116A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 1997 | Jun 3, 1997 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LL0910 | CARGO | Apr 13, 1997 | Apr 13, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 1997 | Apr 13, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP74116A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 1997 | Mar 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 1997 | Mar 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | LL0910 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 47 08 40 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 47 08 40 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 47 08 40 | CARGO | Dec 31, 1994 | Dec 31, 1994 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-283692 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-283692 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-283692 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC283692 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2012 |
| MC283692 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2012 |
| MC283692 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Oct 3, 2002 | REVOKED | Oct 23, 2003 |
| MC283692 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 3, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC283692 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 2001 | REVOKED | Sep 12, 2002 |
| MC283692 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 1995 | REVOKED | Jun 25, 1997 |
| MC283692 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 1995 | — | 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
7 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2007 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2005 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2004 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2004 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2003 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2003 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2001 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2000 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 1996 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events