J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 717427 • 193A W DUNCANNON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19120

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
717,427
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2157915390
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
62,876
Physical Address
193A W DUNCANNON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19120
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 12, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-329966ACTIVEUnknownJan 13, 2016
Common CarrierMC-329966ACTIVEUnknownJan 13, 2016

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN183880ON FILEJan 12, 2016Jan 12, 2018
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOATC 2954871ON FILEJun 13, 1999Oct 3, 2002

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN183880REPLACEDJan 12, 2016Jan 8, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN183880CANCELLEDJan 12, 2016Feb 12, 2018
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 4462868REPLACEDJan 8, 2016Jan 12, 2016
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 4462868REPLACEDJan 8, 2016Jan 8, 2016
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 4462868CANCELLEDJan 8, 2016Mar 2, 2016
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS042126CANCELLEDJan 11, 2015Jan 11, 2016
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRS028100CANCELLEDJan 11, 2014Jan 11, 2015
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0000301001CANCELLEDJan 23, 2012Nov 25, 2013
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0000301001NAME CHANGEDNov 25, 2011Jan 23, 2012
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN052666CANCELLEDMay 2, 2011Jun 24, 2011
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 5992630CANCELLEDJul 17, 2000Oct 23, 2000
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOATC2954871REPLACEDJun 13, 1998Jun 13, 1999
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTK1001418-97CANCELLEDNov 25, 1997Jun 29, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN183880BIPD/PrimaryFeb 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN183880BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
TERM/CANCLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 4462868BIPD/PrimaryMar 2, 2016Mar 2, 2016
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 4462868BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2016Jan 12, 2016
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS042126BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2016Jan 11, 2016
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 4462868BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2016Jan 8, 2016
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN183880BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2016Jan 8, 2016
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRS028100BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2015Jan 11, 2015
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0000301001BIPD/PrimaryNov 25, 2013Nov 25, 2013
NAMECHGSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0000301001BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2012Jan 23, 2012
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN052666BIPD/PrimaryJun 24, 2011Jun 24, 2011
CANCELASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANYATC 2954871CARGOOct 3, 2002Oct 3, 2002
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 5992630BIPD/PrimaryOct 23, 2000Oct 23, 2000
CANCELASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANYTK1001418-97BIPD/PrimaryJun 29, 2000Jun 29, 2000
TERM/REPLASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANYATC2954871CARGOJun 13, 1999Jun 13, 1999

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-329966INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-329966INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-329966INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-329966INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (12 events)

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Authority Action History (12 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC329966CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 15, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 13, 2016
MC329966COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 15, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 13, 2016
MC329966CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 15, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 8, 2015
MC329966COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 15, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 8, 2015
MC329966MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 16, 2014Unknown
MC329966MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 16, 2014Unknown
MC329966MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 16, 2011REVOKEDDec 2, 2013
MC329966MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 16, 2011REVOKEDDec 2, 2013
MC329966COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 26, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2000
MC329966CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 26, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2000
MC329966MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 17, 1998REVOKEDJan 5, 2001
MC329966MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 31, 1997REVOKEDJan 5, 2001

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
19
Violations
45
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.1%
Driver OOS %
5.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
3
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (45 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (45 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBPCab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.37vs nat'l 1.80
+0.57 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687430741QUAKERTOWN PAPALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 24, 202687126647PHILADELPHIA PAPALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Dec 13, 202586560474OLD WESTBURY NYNYLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.55D2-B, 393.9A-LILNo
Jul 29, 202585343680MILFORDCTLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WSNo
May 26, 202584969531PHILADELPHIA PAPALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTRNo
May 13, 202584704587PORT CHESTER NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LHLINo
May 10, 202584640576KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7Details unavailableYes
Mar 15, 202584138108MERIDENCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7396.5B-L, 396.17C-PI, 393.203A-CBPYes
Jan 7, 202583541816BERLINCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Sep 26, 202482812332NANUET NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Sep 24, 202482755250YAPHANK (EB)NYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Sep 18, 202482706697ON PATTISON AVE AT ITS INTERSEPALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Sep 17, 202482740702BEDFORD NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9(a), 393.78(a), 393.209(d)Yes
Sep 4, 202482579174MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 393.95(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 26, 202482499801I76 PA TURNPIKE READING INTERCPALevel 3GRDN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 396.17(c)No
Jun 21, 202481961673RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 21, 202481663347MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 4, 202480538558300 PATTISON AVEPALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21T(b)No
Oct 26, 202380020569RoadsidePALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.11No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 23.5% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 15, 2023PATOW00PHILADELPHIA CITYINTERSTATE 0095 N...256679J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC
Nov 23, 2021MDTOW00CABIN BRANCH DR...A27981J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC
Feb 22, 2012PAINJURY01
Sep 14, 2010NJINJURY01
Feb 19, 2010NJTOW00
Mar 6, 2002NJINJURY02
Aug 15, 2000NJTOW00

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 15, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 2, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2016
Authority
Jan 13, 2016
Authority
Jan 12, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 11, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 25, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 23, 2012
Insurance
Insurance namechg
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 24, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 14, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 19, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 3, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 6, 2002
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 23, 2000
Insurance
Insurance cancel
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2000
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2000
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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