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J & S TRUCKING INC
Prairie View, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 576015 · MC 280601
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-280601 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.7% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 17.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC280601
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP39118A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
576015
MC Number
MC-280601
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 30, 1994
Authority Granted
December 15, 1994
Annual Mileage
780,370 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1276 W Mohawk Rd, Prairie View, KS 67664
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Kats
Officer 2
Makayla Kats
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate17.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.7% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
30th 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
9 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | IL | — | — | 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
KS12
CO9
NE9
IL2
MO2
SD2
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
10
Tractor
8
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0KD611182 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XJ1524428 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C7G1517715 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X0YJ860105 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3LD706742 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201J1524477 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206J1524426 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C5F1511202 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0JD433529 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8GD317181 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208L1538671 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3BD120525 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7ED226837 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148200H1512153 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148202G1512122 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206G1512107 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A4J5554072 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Peterbilt 359 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9X0GN205613 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPS5322RN080364 | 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 (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | 0353000122 | NEODESHA KS | III | — | — | ABC SUPPLY CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X0KD611182 13N14820XJ1524428 |
KS 250285 KS 639174 |
| July 8, 2026 | 1561501790 | LAMAR CO | II | 2 | — | WATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X3BD120525 13N148200H1512153 |
KS 158567 KS 621991 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | 1561501775 | SHERIDAN LAKE CO | II | — | — | OLYMPIC STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X0KD611182 13N14820XJ1524428 |
KS 250285 KS 639174 |
| June 30, 2026 | HP03680676 | KS, KS | II | — | — | WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X3BD120525 13N148206J1524426 |
KS 158567 KS 639173 |
| June 25, 2026 | 5630001734 | MIDWAY SD | III | 1 | — | TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD69X0YJ860105 13N1532C7G1517715 |
KS 241431 KS 642534 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | W095003203 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 5 | — | J&S TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD69X0YJ860105 13N1532C7G1517715 |
KS 241431 KS 642534 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | W164001496 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 2 | 1 | CERTAINTEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X3BD120525 13N148200H1512153 |
KS 158567 KS 621991 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | HP01300811 | NORTON COUNTY - 137, KS | II | — | — | RHEEM MANUFACTURING SALES CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X0JD433529 5MAPS5322RN080364 |
KS 203982 KS 715618 |
| November 18, 2025 | 1704440310 | FORT MORGAN CO | III | — | — | SILVARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X3LD706742 13N1532C5F1511202 |
KS 230964 KS 622060 |
| November 9, 2025 | T160000094 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | — | — | TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD69X0YJ860105 13N148201J1524477 |
KS 241431 KS 639175 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TAMKO | 7 | August 13, 2025 |
| TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC | 3 | June 25, 2026 |
| ABC SUPPLY CO | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| WATCO | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| OLYMPIC STEEL | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| RHEEM MANUFACTURING SALES CO | 1 | November 23, 2025 |
| SILVARIS | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| GASTINEAU LOG HOMES | 1 | September 18, 2025 |
| SWEETPRO FEEDS | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
| OTTAWA COOPERATIVE | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 22, 1995 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 15, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 1995 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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