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J & M RUFFIN TRANSPORT LLC
DBA: J And M Trucking
Silas, AL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2298554 · MC 1228524
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1228524 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1228524
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2298554
MC Number
MC-1228524
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 24, 2012
Authority Granted
April 30, 2021
Annual Mileage
28,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Silas, AL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | AL | — | — | 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
AL2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XEA889330 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGMDR2DDFH3938 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | JJCV009606 | I65 NB THOMPSON ROAD, AL | III | — | — | MPL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGMDR2DDFH3938 1UYFS248XEA889330 |
AL 1213685 ME 272302F |
| March 20, 2024 | 1925000332 | US-43 SOUTH BOUND, AL | II | 6 | 1 | THE SCOTTS COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4YDA97712 1UYFS248XEA889330 |
AL 1171624 ME 272302F |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 20, 2023 | 5017101607 | I20 EAST BOUND, MS | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTIL |
1FUPCSZB4YDA97712 1FUPCSZB4YDA97712 |
AL 1171624 AL AP854963 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MPL | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| THE SCOTTS COMPANY | 1 | March 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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