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JPS TRANSPORTATION INC
Bellingham, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4012871 · MC 1511436
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1511436 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 7 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on March 19, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1511436
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Arbella Protection Insurance Company, Inc.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1020126458
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4012871
MC Number
MC-1511436
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 2023
Authority Granted
February 24, 2023
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Bellingham, MA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
33.3% of 6 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
2023
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA3
PA2
NY1
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
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Semi-trailer
2
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5026GL006113 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0LG154397 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3D6WH46A77G797096 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTAL7GG346761 | 1 | — |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5024KL006989 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | M777000044 | NEWTOWN PA | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE KAUFMAN |
3D6WH46A77G797096 5VGFW5026GL006113 |
MA Y63719 MA SM33Z8 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | M708000233 | PHILADELPHIA PA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
DODGE KAUFMAN |
3D6WH46A77G797096 5VGFW5026GL006113 |
MA Y63719 MA 33Z8 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| October 27, 2025 | CJ00002788 | H-GRAFTON, MA | III | 3 | — | AUTO MOVERS CHOICE INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C63RRGL0LG154397 5VGFW5026GL006113 |
MA Y63719 MA 33Z8 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | PD01000050 | BOXBORO MA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL0LG154397 5VGFW5026GL006113 |
MA Y63719 MA 33Z8 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | N118030508 | BRONX NY | I | 7 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL0LG154397 5VGFW5024KL006989 |
MA Y63719 MA 3378 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 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-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | DG00000895 | H-WORCESTER, MA | III | 3 | — | DEALER OF AMERICA INC. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRTAL7GG346761 5VGFW5026GL006113 |
MA X31233 MA 33Z8 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 21, 2023 | CX00000562 | PAXTON, MA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRTAL7GG346761 5VGFW5026GL006113 |
MA X31233 MA SM33Z8 |
| 393.23 | OOSRequired lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.55B | ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO MOVERS CHOICE INC | 1 | October 27, 2025 |
| DEALER OF AMERICA INC. | 1 | March 27, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 24, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Transportation Authority LLC
390 ROUTE D, Lockwood, MO, 65682
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