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JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC

USDOT 654630 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: ANTHONY SOUTHARD Other (SCRAP METAL) Based in ROCKAWAY, NJ Grade C · 65
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 29, 1999
Coverage resumed · Jun 26, 2001
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jan 19, 2017
Contract (Property) reinstated · May 16, 2006
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1802 days Apr 22, 1994 → Mar 29, 1999
  • Prior insurance gap · 388 days Jun 3, 2000 → Jun 26, 2001
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1039 days Inactive Mar 17, 2014 → reinstated Jan 19, 2017
  • Contract (Property) gap · 4261 days Inactive Sep 15, 1994 → reinstated May 16, 2006
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ANTHONY SOUTHARD
Cargo: Other (SCRAP METAL)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC (USDOT 654630)
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
Officer(s): ANTHONY SOUTHARD (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1802 days — Apr 22, 1994 → Mar 29, 1999
  • Prior insurance gap · 388 days — Jun 3, 2000 → Jun 26, 2001
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1039 days — Inactive Mar 17, 2014 → reinstated Jan 19, 2017
  • Contract (Property) gap · 4261 days — Inactive Sep 15, 1994 → reinstated May 16, 2006
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/654630/
As of: Jul 25, 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 C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132151 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 654630
In FMCSA records since Aug 14, 1996 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ANTHONY SOUTHARD
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (SCRAP METAL)
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 15,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (973) 983-9293
Email: [email protected]
Physical
54 VALLEY ROAD
ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
Mailing
43 PERONA ROAD
ANDOVER, NJ 07821
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 654630
In FMCSA records since Aug 14, 1996 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 15,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 100.0% vs 6.7% +93.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 8.00 vs 1.80 +6.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0
Trucks 1 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 1 1 0
OOS percentage 100% 100% —
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
6
Drivers
5
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
14
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in ROCKAWAY, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 654630. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 31 years on FMCSA's records, based in Rockaway, NJ. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

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

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Mack and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 132,151 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
100%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,151 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,151 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 17, 2014 to Jan 19, 2017 (1039 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 15, 1994 to May 16, 2006 (4261 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (4)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 22, 1994 to Mar 29, 1999 (1802 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 3, 2000 to Jun 26, 2001 (388 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 26, 2002 to Mar 30, 2006 (1373 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 7, 2014 to Oct 22, 2014 (229 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
1 OOS · 20.0%
General/Admin
2 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New York (NY) 1 1 100.0% Sep 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 4.00 4 — 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 1 — 22.00 22 — 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
85861665 Sep 17, 2025 NY 2 SPRING VALLEY NY
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AU656W · 1M1AA18Y9XW112742
8 393.51C-BLPW, 391.41B10-MC, 396.17C-PI Yes
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA702819900X Feb 22, 2017 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0012130833 Jun 16, 2012 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0011034096 Feb 4, 2011 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0010296465 Dec 21, 2010 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0008115052 May 5, 2008 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3220175800 Dec 29, 2006 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA512517700X Mar 11, 2005 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0002217690 Sep 12, 2002 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0001199500 Jun 26, 2001 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ1997002062 Aug 6, 1997 NJ 0 1 No No Injury
PA0705641700 May 31, 1997 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0000003889 Apr 21, 1995 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0000003659 Apr 6, 1995 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY9449886200 Aug 3, 1994 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC221556
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC221556 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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
Jan 19, 2017 MC221556-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 16, 2006 MC221556-P 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
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0004906775-8 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2018 Aug 19, 2018 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA636040 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2017 Feb 15, 2018 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA636040 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2016 Feb 15, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO CA 3376296 BIPD/Primary — Oct 22, 2014 Feb 15, 2016 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 229 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 7, 2014 to Oct 22, 2014
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO CA 3376338 BIPD/Primary — Aug 15, 2012 Aug 15, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO CA 3376338 BIPD/Primary — Aug 15, 2012 Mar 7, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CA03376338 BIPD/Primary — Mar 30, 2006 Aug 15, 2012 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1373 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 26, 2002 to Mar 30, 2006
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ 000 6765824-1 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2002 Jun 26, 2002 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ 000 6765824-1 BIPD/Primary — Nov 16, 2001 Feb 1, 2002 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ 000 6765824-1 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2001 Nov 16, 2001 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ 000 6832953-1 BIPD/Primary — Jun 26, 2001 Sep 4, 2001 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 388 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 3, 2000 to Jun 26, 2001
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY GA110554 BIPD/Primary — Jun 3, 1999 Jun 3, 2000 CANCELLED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY GA107698 BIPD/Primary — Mar 29, 1999 Jun 3, 1999 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1802 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 22, 1994 to Mar 29, 1999
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. CNJ0005306 2883 BIPD/Primary — Feb 8, 1994 Apr 22, 1994 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. CNJ0005306 2882 BIPD/Primary — Oct 19, 1993 Feb 9, 1994 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. CNJ0005306 2882 BIPD/Primary — Jul 22, 1993 Oct 19, 1993 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 19, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Feb 21, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Feb 21, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Feb 15, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 15, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 24, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Feb 15, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO
  8. Mar 17, 2014
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Mar 17, 2014
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  10. Mar 17, 2014
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1039 days (through Jan 19, 2017)
  11. Mar 7, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO
  12. Mar 7, 2014
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 229 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 22, 2014)
  13. Aug 15, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO
  14. Aug 15, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jun 26, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jun 26, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1373 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 30, 2006)
  17. Feb 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Nov 16, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Sep 4, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Jun 3, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jun 3, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 388 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 26, 2001)
  22. Jun 3, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. May 3, 1999
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Sep 14, 1996
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Sep 15, 1994
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Sep 15, 1994
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 4261 days (through May 16, 2006)
  27. Apr 22, 1994
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
  28. Apr 22, 1994
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1802 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 29, 1999)
  29. Feb 9, 1994
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
  30. Dec 2, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Oct 19, 1993
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
  32. Aug 17, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Sep 9, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  34. Nov 7, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SPRING VALLEY NY NY 1 1
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How to verify JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING 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 JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC

Is JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 654630 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 JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING 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 JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC based? ▾
JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 54 VALLEY ROAD, ROCKAWAY, New Jersey 07866. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC self-reports 6 power units and 5 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 JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JL SOUTHARD TRUCKING 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.

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