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JAS OPERATIONS LLC
Staunton, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4135037 · MC 1584207
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1584207 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Circle Star Insurance Co., A R R G
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1584207
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AL314328-39724
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4135037
MC Number
MC-1584207
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 22, 2023
Authority Granted
October 16, 2023
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
408 W Pearl St, Staunton, IL 62088
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Knowles Jr
Officer 2
John Knowles
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 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
IL2
GA1
IN1
NM1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | Semi-trailer | 1R1F34822YK501100 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 | 4 | 1 |
| High Chapa | Semi-trailer | 1A92F4827YM277483 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH47N457107 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2025 | 6081008265 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | SRC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HIGH CHAPA |
4V4NC9TH47N457107 1A92F4827YM277483 |
IL P1218658 IL 978227ST |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | 5001070146 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | GRAFTECH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR RAVENS |
5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 1R1F34822YK501100 |
IL P1218658 IL 874068ST |
| January 30, 2025 | 1393000401 | COLUMBUS GA | III | 1 | — | NEWPARK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR RAVENS MET |
5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 1R1F34822YK501100 |
IL P1218658 IL 874068ST |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 23, 2024 | 4182040238 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR RAVENS |
5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 1R1F34822YK501100 |
IL P1218658 IL 874068ST |
| August 22, 2024 | 2431004149 | HUDSON WI | I | 19 | 4 | ARROW TANK AND ENGINEERING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR RAVENS-MET |
5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 1R1F34822YK501100 |
IL P1218658 IL 874068ST |
| 393.75A1-TRPET | OOSTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UO | Unsafe Operations - Prohibited | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 4, 2024 | 8096O2NN9P | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 1 | — | FLEXGROUND LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR RAVE |
5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 1R1F34822YK501100 |
IL P1218658 IL 874068ST |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 8, 2024 | 3294000781 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION, OH | III | — | — | LOGISTICS INSIGHTS CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJBHDR8HLJD9971 3H3V532K6PS438082 |
IL P1218658 TN 243099T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SRC | 1 | October 5, 2025 |
| GRAFTECH | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
| NEWPARK | 1 | January 30, 2025 |
| ARROW TANK AND ENGINEERING CO | 1 | August 22, 2024 |
| FLEXGROUND LLC | 1 | April 4, 2024 |
| LOGISTICS INSIGHTS CORPORATION | 1 | January 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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