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MJS TRANSPORTATION INC
Decatur, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1083006 · MC 449380
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-449380 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.7% OOS · 49 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 49 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC449380
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF016317
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1083006
MC Number
MC-449380
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 26, 2002
Authority Granted
April 29, 2003
Annual Mileage
771,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2012 W Us Hwy 224, Decatur, IN 46733
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Schieferestein
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
49
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
31
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance49
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate38.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (17.8pp higher)
22.7% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA10
IN8
MO7
OH7
IL4
KY2
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Flatbed
11
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X2TR724845 | 7 | 1 |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 1TKB053268M071427 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X66D870292 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77D748462 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR1KN289281 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A4M3268108 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A4M3268111 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX6D883689 | 5 | 1 |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 1TKB053288M071428 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS25338A339703 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFPB9X4WD452583 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153209E1565462 | 3 | — |
| 1998 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N445200W1578887 | 2 | 1 |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 1NUFT28Z6YMNA0167 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A2M3268107 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A6M3268112 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153200E1566046 | 1 | — |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y285GR055851 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDDYBXPP419533 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A2M3268110 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A6M3268109 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X85J096783 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X24N833795 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X33D806528 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77D636129 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX6D647236 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (49)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | I3A0833674 | MOHAWK TN | I | 3 | 1 | HANOVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1XP5DB9XX6D647236 1TTF532A6M3268112 |
IN 2978966 IN SP868JEZ |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | W230004759 | NEW MADRID MO | II | 2 | — | HME INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN BENSON TRU |
2FUYDCYB7SA847158 1NUFT28Z6YMNA0167 |
AL 1235402 IN SP843HAS |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | 3294001327 | NEVADA OH | II | — | — | STRUCTURAL WOOD CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKWDR9X2TR724845 1TTF532A2M3268107 |
IN 3390945 IN SP870JEZ |
| January 16, 2026 | 9877000029 | ROCHESTER IN | III | 1 | — | AM GENERAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1XP5DB9X77D636129 1TTF532A6M3268109 |
IN 2609361 IN SP872JEZ |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 3284001353 | COOLVILLE OH | III | — | — | DECATUR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDWTZR1KN289281 1UYFS25338A339703 |
IN 3102408 IN SP463MMM |
| January 12, 2026 | 3286001030 | ST MARYS OH | II | 4 | — | DECATUR STEEL INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDWTZR1KN289281 1UYFS25338A339703 |
IN 3102408 IN SP463MMM |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | CV44782871 | LONDON, KY | II | 2 | 1 | LB FOSTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDWTZR1KN289281 13N445200W1578887 |
IN 3102408 IN SP469SGP |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 26, 2025 | 9512008025 | TERRE HAUTE IN | II | 2 | 1 | TERRA STAR PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1XP5DB9XX6D647236 1TTF532A6M3268112 |
IN 2978966 IN SP868JEZ |
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | 5170001180 | LYNN IN | II | 4 | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPFPB9X4WD452583 13N153200E1566046 |
AL 1175283 IN SP614CAR |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | 3299001229 | FRANKLIN FURNACE OH | II | 2 | — | ALAN STONE COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDWTZR1KN289281 1UYFS25338A339703 |
IN 3102408 IN SP463MMM |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL DYNAMICS | 3 | September 3, 2025 |
| NUCOR YAMATO STEEL | 3 | May 2, 2025 |
| NUCOR | 3 | April 28, 2025 |
| WHITE LINE CONSTRUCTION | 2 | August 30, 2024 |
| HANOVER | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| HME INC | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| STRUCTURAL WOOD CORP | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| AM GENERAL | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| DECATUR STEEL | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| DECATUR STEEL INDUSTRIES | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
| LB FOSTER | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| TERRA STAR PLANT | 1 | November 26, 2025 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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