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JDS INC
Lawrenceville, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 197018
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
197018
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
272 Hurricane Shoals Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Charles Steffes
Officer 2
Steven Archer
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA8
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXD24KHKF5660 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Mack CTP (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AT04C37M003411 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT2REC75241 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT7FEA37664 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X9SJ137423 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05339SM096593 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEP4EX8TD787144 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 1440002182 | PERRY GA | I | 2 | — | JDS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X9SJ137423 |
GA P251CT |
| 172.200A-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s) | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | 1227001789 | RINGGOLD GA | II | 2 | — | HURST EXCAVATING LLC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT2REC75241 |
TN H483095 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | 1384001127 | RINGGOLD GA | III | 1 | — | JDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XPEP4EX8TD787144 1TKJ05339SM096593 |
GA P761CS GA TW97Q50 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | 1405001075 | SOCIAL CIRCLE GA | I | — | — | MC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT7FEA37664 |
GA DVM651 |
| May 20, 2025 | 1455000326 | NORCROSS GA | III | 1 | — | JDS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXD24KHKF5660 |
GA YJH548 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | 1280000610 | COVINGTON GA | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXD24KHKF5660 |
GA YJH548 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 4, 2024 | 0036000227 | DULUTH GA | II | 2 | — | JDS INC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AT04C37M003411 |
GA IP937M |
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| 172.201D-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| June 24, 2024 | 0124000042 | BUFORD GA | II | 2 | — | JDS INC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AT04C37M003411 |
GA IP937M |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HURST EXCAVATING LLC | 1 | September 10, 2026 |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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