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R&J TRUCKING LLC
West Haven, UT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1489529
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1489529
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 2006
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3741 West 4000 South, West Haven, UT 84401
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Juan Bugarin
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%
Driver OOS Rate
28.6%
Ranks in the 83rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
19
Total OOS Orders
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance74
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | UT | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 3WKAA48X5AF266922 | 15 | 6 OOS |
| June 3, 2026 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKADU9X5YR842201 | 1 | Passed |
| March 26, 2026 | UT | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKDDU9X2XJ829108 | 3 | Passed |
| November 4, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKDDU9X2XJ829108 | 11 | 2 OOS |
| October 27, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKADU9X6WR775685 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 22, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKADU9X6WR775685 | 11 | 3 OOS |
| October 20, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKADU9X5YR842201 | 0 | Clean |
| September 30, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKDDU9X2XJ829108 | 2 | Passed |
| September 22, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDU9X03J390283 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 18, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKDD09X8BJ279110 | 1 | Passed |
| June 11, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH M · 1XKDD09X8BJ279110 | 1 | Passed |
| May 21, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH M · 1XKADU9X5YR842201 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 22 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 18 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Alcohol Jumping OOS | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 10 | Out of service |
| October 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 8 | Out of service |
| September 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| September 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| April 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| November 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering | 6 | Out of service |
| October 27, 2025 | Driver Fitness · General Driver Qualification | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | 4 | Out of service |
| October 22, 2025 | Driver Fitness · General Driver Qualification | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | 4 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Driver Fitness · General Driver Qualification | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | 4 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | Out of service |
| October 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 72 recorded violations
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | UT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
UT22
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADU9X5YR842201 | 4 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X2XJ829108 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADU9X6WR775685 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD09X8BJ279110 | 3 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDU9X03J390283 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADU9X2XR831476 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAA48X5AF266922 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X7BJ286489 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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