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JRK EXPRESS INC
DBA: J R Express
Rockland, MA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1365092 · MC 522572
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-522572 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Safety Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 6, 2012; first granted June 21, 2005 (21 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on August 18, 2008 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC522572
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 5937473
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1365092
MC Number
MC-522572
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 26, 2005
Authority First Granted
June 21, 2005
Authority Reinstated
April 6, 2012
Annual Mileage
280,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
97 Durbeck Rd, Rockland, MA 02370
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jaider Cunha
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
33.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| October 6, 2024 | AL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS7
MA5
CA2
LA2
IL1
MS1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
4
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
3
Pickup
2
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWD49XXED218655 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1440EG463601 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1440EG566002 | 4 | — |
| Boyd | Semi-trailer | 1B9FC4523HP275052 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X5YN544524 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X66N898534 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXLP9XXKD497481 | 2 | — |
| Appa | Semi-trailer | 5Z5FC3434ES000690 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Ford F-450 | Not Applicable · Class 4 | 1FDXF46F2YED12038 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT120EG6FF100212 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT4K1B64AF117159 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X53D576484 | 1 | — |
| Wolv | Semi-trailer | 5BXH1CA31HJ043030 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ14426G088103 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1446KG137801 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | ED00001297 | MA, MA | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD APPA |
1FDXF46F2YED12038 5Z5FC3434ES000690 |
MA Z27644 ME 5546583 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | CT00003893 | MA, MA | II | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC APPA |
1GT4K1B64AF117159 5Z5FC3434ES000690 |
MA X43195 ME 5546583 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | LAPUS01735 | HARAHAN LA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXLP9XXKD497481 5E0AJ14426G088103 |
MA 1AC89G ME 5433434 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 8, 2026 | HP00620522 | LYON COUNTY - 111, KS | II | 2 | — | PRIVATE SELLERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BOYD |
1NP5DB9X66N898534 1B9FC4523HP275052 |
MA 4548A ME 5011527 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 5018014090 | I59 NORTH, MS | III | — | — | SHAMZY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NP5DB9X53D576484 5E0AJ1440EG566002 |
FL DF07JP ME 5345740 |
| December 31, 2025 | DU00000303 | H-BRIMFIELD, MA | III | 8 | 1 | PHILLIP BALMER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC WOLV |
1GT120EG6FF100212 5BXH1CA31HJ043030 |
MA 1583TY ME 5280964 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| December 25, 2025 | V252155662 | IH 10 @ 722, TX | II | 5 | 1 | CUSTOMER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWD49XXED218655 5E0AJ1440EG463601 |
MA 1AC515 ME 5089899 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| October 27, 2025 | HP02071040 | MEADE COUNTY - 119, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BOYD |
1NP5DB9X66N898534 1B9FC4523HP275052 |
MA 4548A ME 5011527 |
| June 1, 2025 | HP02070934 | MEADE COUNTY - 119, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BOYD |
1NP5DB9X66N898534 1B9FC4523HP275052 |
MA 4548A ME 5011527 |
| May 8, 2025 | DD00002314 | H-DOUGLAS, MA | II | 1 | — | US STAR TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWD49XXED218655 5E0AJ1440EG463601 |
MA 1AC51S ME 5089899 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRIVATE SELLERS | 1 | February 8, 2026 |
| SHAMZY | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| PHILLIP BALMER | 1 | December 31, 2025 |
| US STAR TRUCKING | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
| ACV AUCTIONS INC | 1 | January 24, 2025 |
| NUMEROUS | 1 | June 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 3, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 9, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 11, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 24, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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