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J & S CARRIERS INC

USDOT 589492 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: JOEL HENZE Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in DAKOTA, IL Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Mar 10, 2011
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JOEL HENZE
Cargo: Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — J & S CARRIERS INC (USDOT 589492)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JOEL HENZE (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/589492/
As of: Jul 20, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281616 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 589492
In FMCSA records since Feb 6, 1995 (~31y)
MC / docket MC352785
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JOEL HENZE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 100,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (815) 449-2238
Email: [email protected]
Physical
10842 N MCCAULEY RD
DAKOTA, IL 61018
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 589492
In FMCSA records since Feb 6, 1995 (~31y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 100,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

J & S CARRIERS INC is a individual based in DAKOTA, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 589492. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

J & S CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, with 15 years on FMCSA's records, based in Dakota, IL. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in IL (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt and Wils are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,616 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-01 2026-01

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Jan 13, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Wils 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86891169 Jan 13, 2026 IL 2 US 20
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1116744 · 1XPXD49X8LD662012
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KY0070538805 Feb 26, 2008 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0005393263 Jan 18, 2002 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000034824 Oct 18, 2001 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC352785
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Mar 16, 2011 MC352785-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000192934 34 — Mar 10, 2011 On file ACTIVE
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000192934 91X $750,000 Mar 10, 2011 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN484377 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2006 Feb 10, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN484377 CARGO — Jan 6, 2006 Feb 10, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 463909 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2005 Jan 6, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C314728 CARGO — Jan 6, 2005 Jan 6, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C094153 CARGO — Jan 6, 2004 Jan 6, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 439959 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2004 Jan 6, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 392441 BIPD/Primary — Feb 24, 2003 Jan 6, 2004 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. C093859 CARGO — Feb 24, 2003 Jan 6, 2004 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC093859 CARGO — Jan 6, 2003 Feb 24, 2003 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC093859 CARGO — Jan 6, 2003 Mar 12, 2003 NAME CHANGED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 392441 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2003 Mar 12, 2003 NAME CHANGED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 392441 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2003 Feb 24, 2003 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 381259 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2002 Jan 6, 2003 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC073403 CARGO — Jan 6, 2002 Jan 6, 2003 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC061589 CARGO — Jan 6, 2001 Jan 6, 2002 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 364308 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2001 Jan 6, 2002 CANCELLED
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000119317 BIPD/Primary — Jan 4, 1999 Jan 6, 2001 REPLACED
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000119317 CARGO — Jan 4, 1999 Jan 6, 2001 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 16, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 16, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Feb 16, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Feb 10, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jan 6, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Jan 6, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Dec 29, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jan 12, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jan 6, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jan 6, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jan 6, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jan 6, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Mar 12, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Mar 12, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  15. Feb 24, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Feb 24, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jan 6, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Jan 6, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jan 6, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Jan 6, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Jan 6, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US 20 IL 1 0
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How to verify J & S CARRIERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about J & S CARRIERS INC

Is J & S CARRIERS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. J & S CARRIERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 589492 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is J & S CARRIERS INC's safety rating? ▾
J & S CARRIERS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has J & S CARRIERS INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for J & S CARRIERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is J & S CARRIERS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
J & S CARRIERS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is J & S CARRIERS INC based? ▾
J & S CARRIERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10842 N MCCAULEY RD, DAKOTA, Illinois 61018. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does J & S CARRIERS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. J & S CARRIERS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC352785). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does J & S CARRIERS INC operate? ▾
J & S CARRIERS INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has J & S CARRIERS INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for J & S CARRIERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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