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L & J JOHNS TRUCKING INC
Francesville, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4035376 · MC 1525695
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1525695 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1525695
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT2111749407
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4035376
MC Number
MC-1525695
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 2023
Authority Granted
March 17, 2023
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2047 S 925 W, Francesville, IN 47946
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lynn Johns
Officer 2
Cathy Fritz
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
OH2
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Grain / Hopper
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D240585 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Pratt Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1P9FT5319KB343034 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40021PB177700 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40028WB093839 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X72D578306 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X85D856568 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Jet Company Inc. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5JNDS532XHH000055 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 5203007195 | SEYMOUR IN | II | 8 | — | KOVA AG PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB9X85D856568 1TDH40021PB177700 |
IN 3820588 IN SP807SGP |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 6, 2025 | 0289000109 | CELINA OH | III | 6 | — | FRATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PRATT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DB9X72D578306 1P9FT5319KB343034 |
IN 3376765 IN PE41571 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 14, 2024 | 8101009575 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXGGGG30D240585 1TDH40028WB093839 |
IN 3091458 IN SP320PTG |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 22, 2024 | 1339004839 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 2 | — | FRATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB JET COMPANY INC. |
1NPXGGGG30D240585 5JNDS532XHH000055 |
IN 3091458 IN P511886 |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FRATCO | 2 | February 6, 2025 |
| KOVA AG PRODUCTS | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
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