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J&L EXCELLENCE TRUCKING LLC
Houston, TX
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3608387 · MC 1821069
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1821069 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1821069
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3608387
MC Number
MC-1821069
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 8, 2021
Annual Mileage
15,600 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
33.3% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX10
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dump
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trvs | Semi-trailer | 48XFF3928E1008945 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X2BD110959 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 37 ft | 48X1F3724Y1000746 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG81PJ30106 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | V262174801 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1N61259 OK DF2307 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 24, 2025 | V252113169 | 2028 TX46, TX | II | — | — | ANDERSON COLUMBIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1N61259 OK DF2307 |
| December 4, 2025 | 7B1E9DBH92 | US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738, TX | II | 4 | — | ANDERSON COLUMBIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1N61259 OK DF2307 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | V251783596 | 2944 TX29 EB AT TXDO, TX | I | 12 | 2 | YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPHD49X2BD110959 48X1F3724Y1000746 |
TX 1N51774 TX 110B461 |
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | V251788518 | US290 MM 638, TX | II | 6 | — | COLORADO MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPHD49X2BD110959 48X1F3724Y1000746 |
TX 1N51774 TX 110B461 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 26, 2025 | V251780391 | SH-29 EB, TX | I | 13 | 1 | WHITTLESEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPHD49X2BD110959 48X1F3724Y1000746 |
TX 1N51774 TX 110B461 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 24, 2025 | 72BE9DBC89 | US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738, TX | IV | 1 | — | SERVTEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1N61259 OK DF2307 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 7, 2025 | 71U99DRCGG | RM-1855 IN BURNET CO. (502-502, TX | II | 7 | 1 | WHITTLESEY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1N61259 OK DF2307 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | V241557176 | CR424 AT US281, TX | II | 9 | — | J&L YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
3AKJGLD50GSFP7174 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1N61259 OK DF2307 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | 6Y5B9DAZP6 | US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738, TX | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRVS |
1FUJA6CG81PJ30106 48XFF3928E1008945 |
TX 1M19191 OK DF2307 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON COLUMBIA | 2 | December 24, 2025 |
| WHITTLESEY | 2 | February 26, 2025 |
| COLORADO MATERIALS | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| SERVTEX | 1 | January 24, 2025 |
| J&L YARD | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| HEMPSTEAD PLANT | 1 | December 13, 2023 |
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