J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 946685 • 10845 CHICAGO DR, ZEELAND, MI, 49464
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-406223 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011573-00 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011573-00 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6510213 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2022 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006301 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006301 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18538A | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3035957 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2002 | Aug 7, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN314047 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2001 | Aug 7, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN314047 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 15, 2001 | Oct 10, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0011573-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6510213 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0011573-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18538A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3035957 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN314047 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2002 | Aug 7, 2002 |
| NAMECHG | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN314047 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2001 | Oct 10, 2001 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC406223 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 18, 2001 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (30 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
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VEVAY TWP | HOWELL | ...NZ4782 | J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAXAHACHIE | 2000 US 287 BYPASS | ...195598 | J-MAX TRUCKING CO |
| Apr 26, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZEELAND | CENTENNIAL | ...042020 | J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZEELAND | I 196 BL | ...LP2664 | J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jan 26, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZEELAND | RILEY | ...009917 | J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LESLIE TWP | US 127 | ...NH5546 | J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Apr 5, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BATTLE CREEK | I 94 | ...147159 | J-MAX TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jun 22, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2013 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2008 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2006 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2005 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events