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A & J SERVICES X LLC
Joliet, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3223779 · MC 1009427
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2019
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1009427 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
23.2% OOS · 83 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 25, 2020; first granted March 13, 2019 (7 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.4% — below the 5.5% national average
- 83 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1009427
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Concert Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CSSPS205107000
Concert Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 2051070-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3223779
MC Number
MC-1009427
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 18, 2018
Authority First Granted
March 13, 2019
Authority Reinstated
February 25, 2020
Annual Mileage
1,331,300 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2123 S Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60436
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Vargas
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelIntermodalGrain/FeedPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
83
Driver Inspections
55
Vehicle Inspections
42
Out-of-Service Violations
29
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance108
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service55
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.3pp higher)
23.2% of 56 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th 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 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 59 inspections
Hours of Service
17 of 59 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 59 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 59 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 25, 2025 | OK | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 26, 2024 | WI | — | — | 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
IN18
IL11
MI4
WI4
IA3
MN3
and 17 more states
Fleet & Equipment (59)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
25
Semi-trailer
11
Dry Van
7
Flatbed
6
Container Chassis
3
Intermodal Chassis
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820722008568 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25327U986912 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X6GJ486340 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJL9395 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535FA273930 | 6 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN354916 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627DB701015 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X5CD138920 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X19D791556 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2GD328141 | 4 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG3FN911580 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z289GR054854 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621BW704062 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9629JS030110 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSCUSJR6BJ365572 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y98N002632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE4820441072216 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X3GJ486327 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X9GJ486333 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51FSGE3032 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK58LZ06357 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR19J117768 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1K9SD22268K226526 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA13Y1WW098529 | 2 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 1NUFT28Z6YMNA0251 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HM790102 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539AM868718 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57FSGC0192 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Coras Welding Shop, Inc. Coras Welding | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 4C9C5GX27NS071165 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH79N262251 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1D913272P7B059680 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW4C5322PSB22583 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 E-pak Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1E9E5G524SA505269 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG2CLBC8293 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM0622EH720526 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM962X6M701283 | 1 | — |
| Hilbilt Mf | Semi-trailer | 1H9A3E3A8W1015208 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1H9A3E3C611015069 | 1 | — |
| Hibt | Semi-trailer | 1H9AE3A241015041 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y0WL421792 | 1 | — |
| Kruz | Semi-trailer | 1K9SD222X6K226297 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y28N002634 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1R1D62423Y6900173 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1XPBD49X2GD328141 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cross Country Mfg. | Dump · Class 8 | 2C9KBV2L3GM183618 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR5GSGX0786 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSHU5513 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S3YT033176 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S5XT049368 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR2KL715980 | 1 | — |
| 2013 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR4DN466512 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR7DN130160 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | — | 5TR14830172011154 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5039NL007455 | 1 | — |
| Axle | Semi-trailer | A2225455 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | KR1GV4029XD100084 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126X51015172 | 1 | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC54266JT006871 | 1 | — |
| Jind | Semi-trailer | LV1GV45274S102639 | 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 (83)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | DELMT03044 | MI, MI | II | 4 | — | BNSE/LPC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTL CHTH |
3HSDZAPR9KN048003 5EF2GC4083B752429 |
IL P1177295 TN U761378 |
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20 | Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 20, 2026 | SAMOK02269 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MECOX |
3AKJHHDR9JSHU5513 3M2CG40291S003650 |
IL P1198242 TN U240014 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 19, 2026 | 6162004752 | WANATAH IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TR |
3HCDZTZR2KL715980 3H3C412S93T141911 |
IL P1321969 ME 5226804 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | CV44397249 | EDDYVILLE KY | I | 2 | — | VERTICAL COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD48X9GJ486333 1UYVS2539AM868718 |
IL P 1089202 IL 870632 |
| 390.9-SLL | Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | SILKS04893 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYTR |
1XKYD48X6GJ486340 145X482S6FL000008 |
IL P1089203 ME 424237Z |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | 1669001951 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | OMAHA TRACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
3HSDZAPR6KN354916 1TTF4820722008568 |
IL P1087264 IL 951610ST |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 4243580127 | I-80 WB, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD48X6GJ486340 |
IL P1089203 |
| July 30, 2026 | 4127091090 | 028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/B, IL | I | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK KRUZ |
4V4NC9TG3FN911580 1K9SD222X6K226297 |
IL P1329052 IL 1061657ST |
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45A-AJS | OOSAir Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | LOEDP03968 | MI, MI | II | 6 | 4 | NA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1HSHXAHR19J117768 LJRC4126X51015172 |
IL P1065368 TN 171871T |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | OOSLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 1028900821 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJGLD57FSGC0192 KR1GV4029XD100084 |
IL P987621 ME 3419272 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOLIET U PULL IT | 2 | March 21, 2024 |
| BNSE/LPC | 1 | October 21, 2026 |
| VERTICAL COLD STORAGE | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| OMAHA TRACK | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| PREMIER MELON COMPANY | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| LAKE VIEW LUMBER | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| MIDWEST PIPE COATING INC. | 1 | June 1, 2026 |
| BN SF RAILWAY | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| STERLING SITE ACCESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| EVERBLOOM GROWERS | 1 | April 30, 2026 |
| AMPI | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| A & J TRANSPORT | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
42 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 25, 2020 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Concert Specialty Insurance Company | |
| January 13, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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