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JONES BROS TOWING & TRUCKING INC
DBA: Jones Bros Trucking
Hopkinsville, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 289971 · MC 210673
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-210673 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Central Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 33 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC210673
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 8938603
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
289971
MC Number
MC-210673
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 1987
Annual Mileage
518,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1995 Bradshaw Rd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Jones
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
20.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
49th 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
4 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| March 11, 2026 | KY | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| October 3, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 10, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN23
KY4
MO1
NC1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Truck
8
Flatbed
4
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL49X6CJ312420 | 4 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLB0X63J387345 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX9SJ135752 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Caterpillar CF7AB | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSJKTLT5DJ419507 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML6KH708164 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X6PM265647 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5HN985907 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed | 1L9GA72A3DL033972 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed | 1L9GA72A6EL033546 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH3K1B27294 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Landoll Corporation 660 | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH660UH111A11689 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG50J394718 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D248797 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ0483XNM129995 | 1 | 1 |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKJ0493476118861 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X3YJ846327 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X74D811586 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 7 | 2HSCDAHN35C013372 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X8PM265648 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6XXKM245478 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Peterbilt 352 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X4PM808113 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3D6WD76A78G179906 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5GN974582 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TJE53303R35A2731 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | I033GS2049 | CLARKSVILLE TN | II | 1 | 1 | JONES BROS TOWING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CO |
3WKDD40X3LF384647 1LH855WJ0L1E28443 |
TN A92645 KY 33476T |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | I033GS2048 | NASHVILLE TN | II | 5 | 5 | JONES BROS TOWING & TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR TRI-STAR C |
1HSJKTLT5DJ419507 57JE53309R35A2731 |
TN 4551A TN TTK1249 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BHIJ | OOSHydraulic Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | I01R140102 | CLARKSVILLE TN | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL49X6CJ312420 |
TN 1H11549 |
| August 6, 2026 | I01R140104 | CLARKSVILLE TN | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX9SJ135752 |
TN H119186 |
| August 6, 2026 | I01R140103 | CLARKSVILLE TN | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLB0X63J387345 |
TN H709038 |
| July 15, 2026 | 0006895252 | GIBSONVILLE NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1NKWGGGG50J394718 1LH440VH3K1B27294 |
KY 004498A KY 87355T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | I038A30042 | CUMBERLAND CITY TN | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL49X6CJ312420 |
TN 1H11549 |
| May 21, 2026 | 5745003377 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CATERPILLAR FONTAINE T |
1HSJKTLT5DJ419507 5TJE53303R35A2731 |
KY 004551A KY P3A009 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | CV44586035 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | — | — | BOYD CAT | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK3HM6X6PM265647 |
TN H481416 |
| April 23, 2026 | CV44772357 | BARDSTOWN, KY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK3HM6X6PM265647 |
TN H481416 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BOYD CAT | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| JONES BROTHERS TOWING | 1 | April 20, 2026 |
| JONES BROTHERS | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INS | 1 | February 6, 2026 |
| THOMPSON CAT | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| SUNBELT RENTALS | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
| RYDER LOGISTICS | 1 | April 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 30, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 7, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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