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J & A TRANSPORT LLC
Alton, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2301640 · MC 785814
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-785814 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC785814
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FA0145
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2301640
MC Number
MC-785814
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2012
Authority Granted
May 23, 2012
Annual Mileage
190,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Alton, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
SD2
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
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
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
2
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0MD735424 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A6K5555936 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A26ER029399 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W16533A5M5559883 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16534A4G5550711 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2026 | 1620001353 | MITCHELL SD | III | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XPXD49X0MD735424 1W16533A5M5559883 |
IA FP8070 MN STC9839 |
| February 5, 2026 | 0680001254 | TILFORD SD | III | 2 | — | O&S CATTLE CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0MD735424 1W16533A6K5555936 |
IA FP8070 IA LNZ175 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| March 30, 2025 | T244000005 | INMAN SCALE, NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0MD735424 1W16533A6K5555936 |
IA FP8070 IA LNZ175 |
| February 25, 2025 | 000P1685B7 | I29 SB AND MM 141, IA | III | 4 | — | BUTZER RANCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0MD735424 1W16534A4G5550711 |
IA FP8070 IA NAN075 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 20, 2024 | 000TT45Q8P | I-35 NB 89MM LFTLN, IA | III | 1 | — | INGALLS HONEY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X0MD735424 1RNF48A26ER029399 |
IA FP8070 IA FP8071 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 9, 2023 | 4068380160 | I80, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPXD49X0MD735424 1W16522A1L5558286 |
IA FP8070 IA HU2111 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| O&S CATTLE CO | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| BUTZER RANCH | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| INGALLS HONEY INC | 1 | June 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 14, 2026.
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