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J & L FREIGHT SERVICE LLC
Miami, FL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
56.8% 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 34.3% of 35 driver inspections — higher than 99% 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 4079667 · MC 1551765
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1551765 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Transportation Insurance Company Risk Retention Group, Llc
Safety
Not Rated
56.8% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
56.8% 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 34.3% of 35 driver inspections — higher than 99% 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 3 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 34.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1551765
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE COMPANY RISK RETENTION GROUP, LLC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MDX2631951900
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4079667
MC Number
MC-1551765
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 22, 2023
Authority Granted
June 12, 2023
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Miami, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
44
Vehicle Inspections
42
Out-of-Service Violations
40
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance60
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service40
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate34.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (28.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate38.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (18.0pp higher)
56.8% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
16 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 37 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 37 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 37 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 37 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS8
TN7
MO4
AR2
FL2
NY2
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
14
Hotshot
7
Dry Van
1
Equipment Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cbgt | Semi-trailer | 1C9WF4026NS678078 | 15 | 7 |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 7WL3H4021RT000335 | 6 | 5 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT4HED99484 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4Z1GF4021NS008106 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YNEY6LF144997 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YPEY1MF313482 | 4 | 3 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4KNEY9T1152391 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YNEY5LF319675 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1MG514777 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL2NG438135 | 3 | 3 |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL7RG235702 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 Black Iron Products | Dry Van · 40 ft | 71FGE402XTB000734 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 7WL3H4024RT001236 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 2 | 2GC1YNEY6N1203365 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL9RG256600 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL9SG560984 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL6LG286535 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5JL3NG297112 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Horizon Trailers | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3H7GF4024SR008015 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Trailmax | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4T93H4022PM402130 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Trailmax | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4T93H402XPM402313 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Trailmax | Equipment Trailer · 40 ft | 4T93X4031MM402093 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 3C6UR4CL5KG612933 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR4HL8JG274614 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4024S1001135 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | FT25003963 | BUXTON ND | II | 4 | — | NORDIC FIBERGLASS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET BLACK IRON PRODUCTS |
2GC4KMEY2T1174338 71FGE4023TB000736 |
FL XPY036 FL 51GDDK |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 0320000396 | ALMA KS | I | 5 | 1 | TANCO ENGINEERING INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT8W4DT4JEC08321 7WL3H402XRT001337 |
UT Z098935 UT 2BF654 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 3537007675 | YULEE FL | III | — | — | LTI NDT LAB | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CBGT |
2GC4KNEY9T1152391 1C9WF4026NS678078 |
FL 02FEAJ TN 471383T |
| August 25, 2026 | 0407001273 | FORT MILL SC | I | 1 | 1 | AMERIMET | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET OTHER |
2GC4KNEY9T1152391 1C9WF4026NS678078 |
FL 02FEAJ TN 471383T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | SPB3051033 | PERU NY | I | 6 | 1 | J&L FREIGHT SERVICE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BLACK IRON PRODUCTS |
3C6UR4CL5KG612933 71FGE402XTB000734 |
FL SNCU70 FL SLHL56 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 0006897226 | BESSEMER CITY NC | I | — | — | WAVIN USA INC. | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM BLACK IRON PRODUCTS |
3C6UR5CL6LG286535 71FGE402XTB000734 |
FL SJHQ54 FL SLHL56 |
| July 17, 2026 | 1511005354 | HEFLIN AL | I | 5 | 1 | ARMSTRONG TRANSPORT GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BLACK IRON PRODUCTS |
3C6UR5CL6LG286535 71FGE402XTB000734 |
FL SJHQ54 FL SLHL56 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | W211006182 | STEELE MO | I | — | — | AMERCABLE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
3C6UR4HL8JG274614 3NGGF4024S1001135 |
TX WVF5506 TX 195516N |
| April 14, 2026 | 4965000999 | GRAND RIDGE FL | I | 9 | 3 | KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CUSTOM BUI |
2GC4KNEY9T1152391 1C9WF4026NS678078 |
FL 02FEAJ TN 471383T |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | SPPZI06125 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET GATOR MADE |
1GC4YPEY1MF313482 4Z1GF4021NS008106 |
FL FHSV43 FL DX94RY |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORDIC FIBERGLASS, INC. | 1 | October 6, 2026 |
| TANCO ENGINEERING INC | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| LTI NDT LAB | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| AMERIMET | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| WAVIN USA INC. | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| ARMSTRONG TRANSPORT GROUP | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| AMERCABLE | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| KUEHNE + NAGEL, INC | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| RON BEYREIS | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| SPANCO INC | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| JGR EQUIPMENT | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| ILLUMATCH | 1 | January 9, 2026 |
23 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 12, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 26, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
| June 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
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