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JONES TRUCKING XPRESS LLC
DBA: Jtx
Hampstead, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3603080 · MC 1224567
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1224567 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% 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 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1224567
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0218231001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3603080
MC Number
MC-1224567
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 2021
Authority Granted
April 22, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,054,284 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
626 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rashaad Tavon
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance69
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD10
PA4
DE1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXEN166122 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1FLGD7786 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9534YE464807 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK17LY86929 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W67L008162 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25329P721831 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EH8CN558914 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXBN529890 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL607618 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y5SL278736 | 1 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 2345C00728 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGEDV1FLGD7786 1JJV532D4CL607618 |
MD 0467F2 ME 5118582 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 0398002274 | NEW CASTLE DE | III | 4 | 1 | BAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EJXBN529890 1JJV532W67L008162 |
MD 0788F0 ME 5417476 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | 3259C00893 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 4 | 1 | THE SCOTTS COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EJXBN529890 1JJV532W67L008162 |
MD 0788F0 ME 5417476 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | J109610694 | BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP PA | I | 10 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK17LY86929 1UYVS25329P721831 |
MD 1019F0 ME 5400808 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 18, 2025 | 3259003562 | I-95 N/B FT. MCHENRY TOLL PLAZ, MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4MC9EH8CN558914 |
MD 995F25 |
| January 18, 2025 | 3134003838 | I-95 N/B FT. MCHENRY TOLL PLAZ, MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGEDV1FLGD7786 |
MD 0467F2 |
| January 18, 2025 | 3134003836 | I-95 N/B FT. MCHENRY TOLL PLAZ, MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EHXEN166122 |
MD 0110F1 |
| September 21, 2024 | 3134003674 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4MC9EH8CN558914 |
MD 995F25 |
| September 21, 2024 | 3259003301 | SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILIT, MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGEDV1FLGD7786 |
MD 0467F2 |
| September 5, 2024 | 2514001199 | PARKTON SCALE HOUSE (I-83), MD | I | 6 | 2 | US POSTAL SERVICE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK17LY86929 1UYVS25329P721831 |
MD 993F75 ME 5400808 |
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 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 | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAL | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| THE SCOTTS COMPANY | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | 1 | September 5, 2024 |
| TESLA | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
| CAPITOL HEIGHTS | 1 | September 28, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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