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P-J EXPRESS INC
Seward, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 537593 · MC 268173
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-268173 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
13.3% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC268173
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc, since September 20, 2021
Authority Age
16 yrs
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC268173
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP29360A
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Bond · $0 · Policy 4001229
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
537593
MC Number
MC-268173
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 22, 1993
Authority Granted
September 24, 2010
Annual Mileage
500,272 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3250 Pine Street, Seward, NE 68434
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mike Vanderslice
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
13.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
1 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE6
KS5
CA1
IL1
IN1
TN1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
12
Tractor
9
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9KJ283658 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPED49X4TD782844 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A20MR051817 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21PR060336 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A20TR075291 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8LD639213 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 1FUPCSEBWL935445 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X7LD664442 | 1 | — |
| Reid | Semi-trailer | 1RNF48A21PRO60336 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22MR051818 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A23JR043660 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A25FR029945 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A26FR033731 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27JR043659 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27PR060325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A22TR075292 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A29RR064198 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A29TR075290 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1RR366035 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3PR216005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9KJ214766 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X91D562588 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X6TD780057 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8KD602679 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9PD887738 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | HP01320444 | KS, KS | I | 1 | — | BORDER STATES ELEC SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENWORTH REITNOUER INC REITNOUER INC |
1XKWD49X3PR216005 1XKWD49X3PR216005 1RNF53A22TR075292 1RNF53A22TR075292 |
NE 434959 NE 434959 NE 311625 NE 311625 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | T484000084 | RICHLAND NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPXD49X7LD664442 1RNF53A20TR075291 |
NE 434273 NE 311663 |
| June 1, 2026 | T595000089 | RICHLAND NE | III | — | — | PJ EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKYD49X9KJ283658 1RNF48A21PR060336 |
NE 410602 NE 291586 |
| March 17, 2026 | T102000834 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE, NE | III | — | — | MALARK LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKYD49X9KJ283658 1RNF48A21PR060336 |
NE 410602 NE 291586 |
| March 16, 2026 | 7809005113 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 6 | — | HUGHES BROTHERS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X9PD887738 1RNF48A20MR051817 |
NE 433041 NE 284300 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-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 | ||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | HP93514454 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | I | 1 | — | HUGHES BROTHERS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPED49X4TD782844 1RNF48A20MR051817 |
NE 431593 NE 284300 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | NBYS006281 | DONNER PASS IF, CA | I | — | — | LAMINATED WOOD SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPCDP9X6TD780057 1RNF53A29TR075290 |
NE 431766 NE 311997 |
| August 27, 2025 | HP93270563 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | II | 1 | — | BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPED49X4TD782844 1RNF53A20TR075291 |
NE 431593 NE 311663 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | T102000656 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE, NE | III | — | — | MALARK LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKYD49X9KJ283658 1RNF48A23JR043660 |
NE 410602 NE 258527 |
| May 15, 2025 | 5005490101 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWD49X9KJ214766 1RNF48A27PR060325 |
NE 428550 NE 291585 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.209C | Loose steering column | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MALARK LOGISTICS | 3 | March 17, 2026 |
| HUGHES BROTHERS INC. | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| BORDER STATES ELEC SUPPLY | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| LAMINATED WOOD SYSTEMS | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| CUSTOM STEEL PROCESSING | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 12, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| August 24, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 24, 2010 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| December 2, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 10, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2021 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| January 30, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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