J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 717427 • 193A W DUNCANNON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19120
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN183880 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ATC 2954871 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 1999 | Oct 3, 2002 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN183880 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN183880 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2016 | Feb 12, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4462868 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4462868 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4462868 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2016 | Mar 2, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS042126 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 11, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS028100 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2014 | Jan 11, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0000301001 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2012 | Nov 25, 2013 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0000301001 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 25, 2011 | Jan 23, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN052666 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2011 | Jun 24, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 5992630 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2000 | Oct 23, 2000 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ATC2954871 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 1998 | Jun 13, 1999 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TK1001418-97 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 1997 | Jun 29, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN183880 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2018 | Feb 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN183880 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4462868 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4462868 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS042126 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4462868 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN183880 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS028100 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000301001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000301001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2012 | Jan 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN052666 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2011 | Jun 24, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | ATC 2954871 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2002 | Oct 3, 2002 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 5992630 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2000 | Oct 23, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | TK1001418-97 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2000 | Jun 29, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | ATC2954871 | CARGO | Jun 13, 1999 | Jun 13, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-329966 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-329966 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-329966 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-329966 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC329966 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2016 |
| MC329966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2016 |
| MC329966 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2015 |
| MC329966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2015 |
| MC329966 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC329966 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC329966 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 16, 2011 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC329966 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 16, 2011 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC329966 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2000 |
| MC329966 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2000 |
| MC329966 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 1998 | REVOKED | Jan 5, 2001 |
| MC329966 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 31, 1997 | REVOKED | Jan 5, 2001 |
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
4 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | INTERSTATE 0095 N | ...256679 | J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 23, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CABIN BRANCH DR | ...A27981 | J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 22, 2012 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2010 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2002 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2000 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records