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TKJ EXPRESS LLC
Howell, NJ
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3630601 · MC 1243709
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1243709 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
85.7% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,500,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1243709
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,500,000 · Policy CAR2900002512
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,500,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3630601
MC Number
MC-1243709
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 8, 2021
Authority Granted
January 11, 2024
Annual Mileage
41,924 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10 Coral Dr, Howell, NJ 07731
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose A. Diaz
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
85.7% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | NJ | — | — | 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
CT2
DE1
FL1
MD1
NJ1
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Container Chassis
3
Truck
2
Intermodal Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1HJ139580 | 2 | 2 |
| Ajax | Semi-trailer | 1AJCG4029WH002591 | 1 | 1 |
| Allied Mfg | Intermodal Chassis | 1LDE40208EB848002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04028TM282196 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ485195 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG0FSGH9010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG8GSHT7094 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT6GDHM7095 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML0FL560609 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126161010749 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Panus | Container Chassis · 40 ft | MP7GC4027NT000885 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | PABTI00584 | NJ, NJ | I | 14 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT6GDHM7095 |
NJ XSJR20 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 1125002974 | MIDDLETOWN DE | II | 2 | 2 | NA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH PANUS |
1XKYD49X1HJ139580 MP7GC4027NT000885 |
NJ AW597Y ME 5131918 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 2083C00168 | ABINGDON MD | I | 14 | 5 | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER ALLIED MFG |
3AKJGLBG8GSHT7094 1LDE40208EB848002 |
NJ AZ424C TN T778089 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | 5201000161 | PALM BEACH GARDENS FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML0FL560609 |
FL CZ5549 |
| March 16, 2026 | SPC3021661 | OWEGO NY | II | 5 | 2 | HAPAG LLOYD | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MONON |
3AKJGLBG0FSGH9010 1NNC04028TM282196 |
NJ AZ533T TN U983269 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 3079004159 | GREENWICH SCALE, CT | I | 6 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH AJAX |
1XKYD49X2NJ485195 1AJCG4029WH002591 |
NJ F714982 TN U986638 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 3011001889 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | I | 8 | 2 | PORT NEWARK CONTAINER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XKYD49X1HJ139580 LJRC4126161010749 |
NJ AW597Y TN U482791 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| February 5, 2024 | SPNJI01221 | GREENWICH SCALE EAST BOUND, NJ | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X1HJ139580 |
NJ AW597Y |
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HAPAG LLOYD | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| PORT NEWARK CONTAINER | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | Active Reinstated - legacy common/contract authority consolidation corrected (MOTUS Issue #220); active BIPD on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 8, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| September 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| October 20, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 19, 2026 |
| July 17, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 16, 2026 |
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