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J4 TRANSPORT LLC
Ingleside, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2870207 · MC 962275
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-962275 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC962275
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP86530A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2870207
MC Number
MC-962275
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 24, 2016
Authority Granted
April 18, 2016
Annual Mileage
290,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
162 St Paul Rd, Ingleside, MD 21644
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Jason Sponaugle
Officer 2
Joy Lynn Sponaugle
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD18
DE4
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
5
Tractor
5
Dry Van
2
Crib Log Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D390261 | 9 | — |
| 2023 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B4PM012406 | 9 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X83D800143 | 6 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X6XR829491 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Coras Welding Shop, Inc. Coras Welding | Dump · 39 ft | 4C9C5DJ2XMS071151 | 4 | — |
| 2011 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U280BRM45690 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X27J211826 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 40 ft | 48X1F402XC1007497 | 3 | — |
| 2027 E-pak Manufacturing | Dump · 44 ft | 1E9E5DV29VA505819 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA962X8D433575 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclendon T | Crib Log Trailer | 1M9FT4222FA776041 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Dry Van | 1PT01AAH5R9009292 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X66D898223 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 3211C01570 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X83D800143 1E9E5DV29VA505819 |
MD 0742F5 ME 5715656 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 2098C01356 | VIENNA MD | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CORAS WELDING SHOP, INC. |
1XKWDR9X6XR829491 4C9C5DJ2XMS071151 |
MD 0159F0 ME 5400809 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 0180C01321 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1NPXGGGG30D390261 5C2BR40B4PM012406 |
MD 854F03 ME 5358289 |
| May 15, 2026 | 3282C00815 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | J4 TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
PETERBILT MCLENDON T |
1XP5DB9X83D800143 1M9FT4222FA776041 |
MD 0742F5 ME 5149204 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 3211C01017 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 1 | — | MACHADO CONST. INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1NPXGGGG30D390261 5C2BR40B4PM012406 |
MD 854F03 ME 5358289 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | 2408C00490 | CENTREVILLE MD | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CORAS WELDING SHOP, INC. |
1XP5DB9X83D800143 4C9C5DJ2XMS071151 |
MD 0742F5 ME 5400809 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 2379C00512 | BALTIMORE MD | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DB9X83D800143 5C2BR40B4PM012406 |
MD 0742F5 ME 5359269 |
| February 5, 2026 | 3211C00882 | ANNAPOLIS MD | III | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DB9X83D800143 5C2BR40B4PM012406 |
MD 0742F5 ME 5359289 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | 3211C00630 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 2 | — | FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CORAS WELDING SHOP, INC. |
1NPXGGGG30D390261 4C9C5DJ2XMS071151 |
MD 854F03 ME 5400889 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | 0251C00514 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAILMOBILE |
1XKWD40X27J211826 1PT01AAH5R9009292 |
MD 0036F6 ME 5096945 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MACHADO CONST. INC | 2 | March 26, 2026 |
| FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORP | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| MOUNTAIRE FARMS | 1 | May 27, 2025 |
| REID FARMS | 1 | August 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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