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J&B EXPRESS LLC
Merrillville, IN
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New Authority
Authority granted July 8, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2643530 · MC 921611
Satisfactory
Active 2 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-921611 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
24.2% OOS · 97 inspections on record
Flags · 1
New Authority
Authority granted July 8, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 97 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC921611
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT2511810653
Spinnaker Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SHD-84229460
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2643530
MC Number
MC-921611
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 10, 2015
Authority Granted
July 8, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,817,195 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6111 Harrison Street Suite 275, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Josip Brnada
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
97
Driver Inspections
66
Vehicle Inspections
47
Out-of-Service Violations
35
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance93
Unsafe Driving20
Hours of Service26
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate36.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.0pp higher)
24.2% of 66 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
19 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 69 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 69 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 69 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 69 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | PA | — | 1 | — | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| November 19, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 3, 2025 | TX | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 11, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 3, 2025 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY9
AR8
MO6
TN6
GA5
IL5
and 25 more states
Fleet & Equipment (80)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~41
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~39
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
41
Dry Van
39
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG92LJ07836 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBGXCLBC8252 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD55ELFH7000 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD58ELFH6715 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4LJ382874 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4LD628644 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7LSLG6463 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR770014 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323NT204561 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XMM102246 | 4 | 2 |
Show all 80 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XNSA86177 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7DLBS1554 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5KJ376306 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1KT883020 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR770028 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6KR770029 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3TJ521405 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320PM305361 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321NT204560 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326NSA86175 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328NSA86176 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK15LU22102 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR3CSBH8673 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5NLNB5249 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6KLKL9406 | 2 | 2 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXFB009CDBL4292 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621RW609981 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629LB156286 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629RB610853 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9EL787245 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLS0626 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUM2795 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7002JDJR7173 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB005GDGX6221 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2KR770027 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2LR427025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR427029 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5TJ521406 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7TJ508009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN171115 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325NT204562 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329PM305360 | 2 | 1 |
| 2027 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321VBC21451 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK44LN37954 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV27LV92037 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLCK09LAE8633 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0CSBH8145 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4BLAV3047 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8DLBU2204 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3NLNB5265 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSDYB7XLA24763 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEB3XPA16628 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620RB610854 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3JL050195 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL120654 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T2 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTD49X37J185985 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X1HJ165064 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXFJ462279 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57GSGV7006 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0JSJL2280 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKJ9577 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG1FDGC6995 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG3EDFT5892 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1KR770035 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5LT433050 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LT433049 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2TJ508001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3TJ508010 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8TJ521402 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2GN118293 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN295692 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5PN439284 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6NN432664 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8JN893799 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320GM606685 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321MM102247 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321PM305353 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323PM305354 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326MM102244 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328MM102245 | 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 (97)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | I032180099 | ATHENS TN | III | 1 | — | TRIDENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9TJ9FN176907 5V8VC5326MM102244 |
MI RC28578 MI E198583 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 0136002012 | GROVETOWN GA | III | — | — | PEACH FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJBBCG92LJ07836 3H3V532C6KR770029 |
MI RC36516 MI E005689 |
| September 3, 2026 | I033Y00624 | FARRAGUT TN | III | — | — | WALMART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGLDR7DLBS1554 5V8VC5329PM305360 |
MI RC03618 MI E651480 |
| August 18, 2026 | ND8Y001860 | CA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1PSUM2795 3H3V532K2TJ508001 |
MI RC62724 ME 5639027 |
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | OOSBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 15, 2026 | NFGW001210 | CA, CA | I | 9 | 4 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR7LSLG6463 3H3V532K3TJ521405 |
MI RC61842 ME 563666 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 0235C01222 | FROSTBURG MD | I | — | — | ZORO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGLDR7DLBS1554 5V8VC5329PM305360 |
MI RC03618 MI E651480 |
| August 12, 2026 | 5617001174 | ELOY AZ | II | 1 | — | JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR7LSLG6463 3H3V532K3TJ521405 |
MI RC61842 ME 5633666 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 2703004272 | CAPPS FL | III | — | — | TQL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR5PN439284 5V8VC5320PM305361 |
MI RC56518 MI E661882 |
| July 28, 2026 | I3A1082714 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | — | — | TRANE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR3NLNB5265 3H3V532C4KR770028 |
MI RC56517 MI E005688 |
| July 23, 2026 | W128001441 | BLOOMSDALE MO | I | 5 | 2 | TASTI IDAHO POTATOES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR4NN171115 3H3V532K7TJ508009 |
MI RC56153 ME 5639030 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIG DUTCHMAN | 3 | March 26, 2024 |
| PECO FOODS INC | 2 | June 15, 2026 |
| TRIDENT | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| PEACH FREIGHT | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| WALMART | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| ZORO | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| TQL | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| TRANE LOGISTICS | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| TASTI IDAHO POTATOES | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| ESTYLE CORP | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| SUNRISE FREIGHT PROTECTION | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
66 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | Active Granted | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 7, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2015 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Spinnaker Insurance Company |
| July 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Spinnaker Insurance Company |
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