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PJ TRUCKING LLC
Maricopa, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3432452 · MC 1112531
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1112531 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
71.4% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1112531
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT6447817294
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3432452
MC Number
MC-1112531
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 26, 2020
Authority Granted
June 12, 2020
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
42048 W Quinto Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Hill
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
75.0%
Ranks in the 95th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (69.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | AZ | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML3RL778097 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 14, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRTV · 3AKJHHDR6RSUJ1030 | 0 | Clean |
| March 13, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR6RSUJ1030 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 18, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRTV · 3AKJHHDR6RSUJ1030 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| November 11, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR2NSMH3062 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| January 3, 2025 | AZ | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHFG9SSVR9446 | 1 | 3 OOS |
| January 3, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRTV · 3AKJHHFG9SSVR9446 | 0 | Clean |
| August 9, 2024 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXLSLU2026 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| May 20, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGEDV0DLFG5590 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| August 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 7 | Out of service |
| February 18, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Out of service |
| March 13, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Physical | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | Out of service |
| June 4, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 8 | Cited |
| June 4, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| November 11, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| November 11, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 7 | Cited |
| November 11, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| March 13, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Fail to transfer ELD records | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 3 | Cited |
| November 11, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
AZ4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
5
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSUJ1030 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG9SSVR9446 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323KBA22719 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323NBA74565 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326SBB86188 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV0DLFG5590 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623HK275327 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627HK268655 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627HT616481 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL844733 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSMH3062 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLU2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0GT528444 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML3RL778097 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 20, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 12, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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