JONES BROS CONTRACTORS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JONES BROS CONTRACTORS LLC (USDOT 988302) 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): MARY JO SLATE (Company officer); ANDREW WALL (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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. • 1 fatality on crash record — 34 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/988302/ As of: Jul 18, 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
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.
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.
Driver OOS 12.1% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 45.5% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=2956 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +158 (125 → 283) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +110 (160 → 270) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 270 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 34 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 54 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 11.43% | 31.43% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
JONES BROS CONTRACTORS LLC is a motor carrier based in MT JULIET, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 988302. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 283 power units and 270 drivers, with 54 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 45.5%. 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.
JONES BROS CONTRACTORS LLC is a large fleet, operating 125 power units and 160 drivers, based in Mt Juliet, TN. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.6% out-of-service rate, with 7 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 138% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TN (38 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
31.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (37.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 125 power units (large fleet) and 160 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,956 ACTIVE carriers operating 141–425 power units (±50% of this carrier's 283 unit fleet).
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 160 270Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 125 283Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA 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
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 35 | 12 | 34.3% | Mar 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 1.57 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 3.35 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (54 rows) View all 54 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87425883 | Mar 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87389156 | Mar 24, 2026 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87390039 | Mar 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FONTAINE TRAILER CO. STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Western Star
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0 | — | No |
| 87348446 | Mar 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87271297 | Mar 10, 2026 | TN | 2 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87197957 | Mar 2, 2026 | TN | 2 | MURFREESBORO TN |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| 87024210 | Feb 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86871849 | Jan 21, 2026 | TN | 2 | CLARKRANGE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDL, 107.620B-HMAMC, 177.817A-HMRSPMC | Yes |
| 86315539 | Nov 12, 2025 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 383.91A-LCDL, 393.43DBMA, 383.95A-LCDL | Yes |
| 86306832 | Nov 11, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| 86151723 | Oct 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86149953 | Oct 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86086701 | Oct 17, 2025 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86011863 | Oct 9, 2025 | TN | 3 | NEWPORT TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84929756 | Jun 10, 2025 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.95A-LCDL, 177.817A-HMSP, 107.620B-HMAMC | Yes |
| 84537947 | Apr 23, 2025 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45A-BHIJ, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.110B1-C | Yes |
| 84532830 | Apr 23, 2025 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84529307 | Apr 23, 2025 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 84265773 | Mar 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84262230 | Mar 27, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.106C2-C | Yes |
| 83687173 | Jan 22, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 177.817A-HMSP, 107.620B-HMAMC | Yes |
| 83621229 | Jan 14, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 177.817A-HMSP | Yes |
| 83572475 | Jan 8, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 177.817A-HMSP | Yes |
| 83333088 | Dec 5, 2024 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| 83332496 | Dec 5, 2024 | TN | 3 | DANDRIDGE TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
Recent Crashes (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400381345 | Oct 17, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400374232 | Oct 9, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400309668 | Aug 1, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400289212 | Jul 21, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400239564 | Apr 1, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400170641 | Oct 30, 2024 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400081270 | Apr 25, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072970601 | Nov 2, 2023 | KY | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0103800922 | Oct 20, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103768096 | Sep 11, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103629525 | Apr 17, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103589315 | Mar 8, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103562679 | Feb 8, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103511476 | Dec 14, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103448562 | Oct 15, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103392581 | Aug 15, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300793149 | Apr 11, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103266690 | Apr 6, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103143853 | Nov 17, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103051316 | Aug 4, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103003707 | Jun 11, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102983192 | May 20, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102971355 | May 6, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102767487 | Aug 24, 2020 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102701961 | May 5, 2020 | TN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 6 | 1 |
| LEBANON TN | TN | 5 | 4 |
| MOUNT JULIET TN | TN | 5 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 40 | TN | 4 | 0 |
| GOODLETTSVILLE TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
| CLARKSBURG | TN | 2 | 0 |
| DANDRIDGE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| WILSON | TN | 2 | 2 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKRANGE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 172.200(a) | No shipping paper provided by offeror | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 383.93(b)(4) | No hazardous materials endorsement on CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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