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TJ AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
Millersville, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4179844 · MC 1609090
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1609090 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Agency Insurance Company Of Maryland, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1609090
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 0064235
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4179844
MC Number
MC-1609090
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 15, 2024
Authority Granted
February 7, 2024
Annual Mileage
53,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8118 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elaine De Jesus
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance44
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
50.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
4 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD7
OH6
PA2
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Pickup
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5035HL003939 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL4LG232776 | 6 | 4 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL8MG669063 | 6 | 2 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5023NL009855 | 3 | — |
| Kauf | — | 5VGFW5038HL005104 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5GT8KEC46386 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL9JG310854 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5027GL005990 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | 3291C00321 | BALTIMORE MD | I | 16 | 7 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL4LG232776 5VGFW5035HL003939 |
MD 3ES3914 ME C456024 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BRC | OOSBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHHC | OOSHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHHC | OOSHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BRMMCHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 20, 2026 | D405617134 | CHIPPEWA TWP PA | I | 13 | 4 | TJ AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN TR |
3C63RRGL4LG232776 5VGFW5035HL003939 |
MD 3ES3914 ME C465024 |
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1E-PNCNB | OOSBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | 2203C00883 | MOUNT AIRY MD | II | 9 | 2 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL4LG232776 5VGFW5035HL003939 |
MD 3ES3914 ME C465024 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 12, 2025 | 1772000298 | RAVENNA OH | II | — | — | MULTIPLE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRGL9JG310854 5VGFW5035HL003939 |
MD 6EP7403 ME C465024 |
| May 5, 2025 | 3290000428 | SOUTH VIENNA OH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL8MG669063 5VGFW5023NL009855 |
MD 8FA1023 ME 5139214 |
| February 13, 2025 | 3255000130 | CLEVELAND OH | III | — | — | X9 MOTORSPORTS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL8MG669063 5VGFW5023NL009855 |
MD 8FA1023 ME 5139214 |
| January 30, 2025 | 2329002139 | CECIL COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRTCL8MG669063 5VGFW5023NL009855 |
MD 8FA1023 ME 5139214 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| October 2, 2024 | 2327001934 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD | II | 6 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C63RRGL4LG232776 5VGFW5035HL003939 |
MD 3ES3914 ME C465024 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 27, 2024 | 3290012844 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | SHOP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C63RRGL4LG232776 5VGFW5035HL003939 |
MD 3ES3914 ME C465024 |
| September 20, 2024 | 1532003844 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 3 | 1 | FISHER SHIPPING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRLR |
1FD0W5GT8KEC46386 5VGFW5027GL005990 |
MD 8GC1234 ME C329591 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| X9 MOTORSPORTS LLC | 1 | February 13, 2025 |
| FISHER SHIPPING | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
| LANDEN AUTO MART | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| AD FAST TRANSPORT | 1 | March 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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