JEFFORDS STEEL & SPECIALTY CO INC
DBA: JEFFORDS STEEL & ENGINEERING CO
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JEFFORDS STEEL & SPECIALTY CO INC (USDOT 639987) 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 Officer(s): ALEXANDRA JEFFORDS FESSETTE (Company officer); JESSE RINGER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/639987/ As of: Jul 21, 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 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Clear to review.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −6 (20 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +4 (10 → 14) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 52 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 3.33% | — |
| 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
JEFFORDS STEEL & SPECIALTY CO INC is a corporation based in PLATTSBURGH, NY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 639987. 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 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 52 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.3%. 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.
JEFFORDS STEEL & SPECIALTY CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Plattsburgh, NY. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 3.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 58% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (20) and VT (10), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
3.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.6% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
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 10 14FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 20 14FMCSA 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
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 22 | |
| International | 9 | |
| Ford | 6 | |
| Mana | 6 | |
| Freig | 4 | |
| Brow | 2 | |
| Bwise | 2 | |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 2 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.88 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 1.35 | 1 | — | 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 (52 rows) View all 52 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88256585 | Jun 26, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88006475 | Jun 1, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87969174 | May 27, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87532768 | Apr 7, 2026 | VT | 3 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87320802 | Mar 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | PLATTSBURGH NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87058679 | Feb 10, 2026 | NY | 2 | ANTWERP NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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0 | — | No |
| 87381044 | Jan 21, 2026 | VT | 3 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86427112 | Nov 21, 2025 | NY | 2 | PORT LEYDEN NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86231017 | Oct 28, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLATTSBURGH NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86230751 | Oct 28, 2025 | NY | 2 | PERU NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A-BIBD | No |
| 86115511 | Oct 16, 2025 | NY | 2 | PERU NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86024391 | Oct 6, 2025 | NY | 3 | NORTH HUDSON NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85966940 | Oct 1, 2025 | VT | 1 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.48A-BSRFSHE-SA | No |
| 85976732 | Sep 30, 2025 | NY | 2 | MALONE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 85707587 | Sep 3, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLATTSBURGH NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85563624 | Aug 21, 2025 | NY | 2 | PERU NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85381554 | Jul 31, 2025 | VT | 2 | WATERFORD WELCOME CENTER |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203A-CBP | No |
| 85319020 | Jul 23, 2025 | VT | 3 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85151901 | Jul 8, 2025 | VT | 3 | ORWELL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84680801 | May 13, 2025 | VT | 3 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84578134 | Apr 28, 2025 | NY | 2 | UNADILLA NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45C-BSG, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84465463 | Apr 22, 2025 | NY | 1 | CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84436553 | Apr 11, 2025 | NY | 2 | REMSEN NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84383890 | Apr 7, 2025 | NY | 3 | NORTH HUDSON NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 84164349 | Mar 17, 2025 | VT | 2 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA1003869880 | Sep 1, 2020 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000195933 | May 23, 2017 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY0013446940 | Sep 21, 2001 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER NB WS | VT | 8 | 2 |
| PERU NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| PLATTSBURGH NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| ALDI PARKING LOT | NY | 2 | 0 |
| NORTH HUDSON NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| VT | VT | 2 | 0 |
| ANTWERP NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| LAWRENCE | NY | 1 | 0 |
| MALONE NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify JEFFORDS STEEL & SPECIALTY CO 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.
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