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T J BLACKBURN SYRUP WORKS INC
Jefferson, TX
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 12.5% of 24 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% 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 59904 · MC 277680
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-277680 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive County Mutual
Safety
Satisfactory
17.4% OOS · 83 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 12.5% of 24 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% 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 13 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on July 25, 2013; first granted September 29, 1994 (32 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 83 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC277680
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA871749324
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
59904
MC Number
MC-277680
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
September 29, 1994
Authority Reinstated
July 25, 2013
Annual Mileage
3,000,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
22382 State Hwy 49 West, Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sean Fuquay
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
83
Driver Inspections
48
Vehicle Inspections
48
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service44
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate18.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
17.4% of 46 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th 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
15 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 51 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 51 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 51 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 51 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| June 27, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 31, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | 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
TX22
NM6
LA4
AR3
CA3
OK3
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (44)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~28
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
26
Tractor
16
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUA0060 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSUC4173 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUK7392 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUK7389 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP7842104 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P7842105 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSUD8518 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSUD8519 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSUC4174 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSUK7391 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 44 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622NL411419 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629NK411603 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7ML277960 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FP167104 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FP167105 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R2096109 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P7842101 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538P7842103 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUC4172 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5ML277942 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P3930560 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FP167108 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSUA0061 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NJ134017 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622KJ169352 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625GT609110 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7ML277943 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9ML277944 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T04226A0017073 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533M3199209 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N7570010 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R3091018 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FP167107 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFP167109 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR2096107 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9LR392891 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSUK7390 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG0LSLW2605 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2JR870059 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6HT124372 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4RN182217 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN636129 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN332102 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB237RN421967 | 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 (83)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 5530003843 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | 4 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXRSUK7392 1GR1P0622KJ169352 |
TX R671437 IN PC64661 |
| 396.3A1-AASGMD | OOSMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.86A1-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | 5005090133 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B, IL | I | 2 | — | D&G RECYCLING LLC | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXRSUA0060 3AKJHHDRXRSUA0060 1UYVS2533M3199209 1UYVS2533M3199209 |
TX R648935 TX R648935 IN P842238 IN P842238 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | V262505692 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | TJ BLACKBURN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXRSUK7389 1GR1P0629NK411603 |
TX R665061 IN P967615 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 5370Q4HGNP | NM, NM | II | 3 | 1 | T.J. BLACKBURN SYRUP WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR4RN182217 1UYVS2533R2096109 |
IN 3770098 TX 213B130 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 28, 2026 | V262269877 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | T J BLACKBURN SYRUP WORKS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3RSUD8519 1UYVS2533R2096109 |
TX R662611 IN PC65193 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 22, 2026 | 8647004302 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 4 | — | BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXRSUA0060 1UYVS2534P7842101 |
TX R648935 IN PC82475 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 25DT001799 | PERRY UT | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR4PSUC4173 1UYVS2536P3930560 |
TX R655026 IN PC89575 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 1767650337 | LIMON CO | III | 3 | — | JJ BLACKBURN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3RSUD8519 3H3V532K5NJ134017 |
TX R662611 ME C145575 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | N9PI010218 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH9PN332102 1GR1P0629NK411603 |
IN 3328373 IN P967615 |
| February 19, 2026 | 0006849291 | MCDOWELL COUNTY, I-40, E, NC | III | 2 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1RSUD8518 1GR1P0622NL411419 |
TX R662610 IN P900849 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKBURN SYRUP WORKS | 4 | December 9, 2025 |
| FRUIT SMART | 4 | May 1, 2025 |
| BLACKBURNS | 3 | October 9, 2025 |
| BERLIN PACKAGING | 2 | June 22, 2024 |
| D&G RECYCLING LLC | 1 | August 14, 2026 |
| BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP | 1 | March 22, 2026 |
| JJ BLACKBURN | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| SOUTHERN PLASTICS | 1 | December 27, 2025 |
| B & B PACKING | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| AWESOME PRODUCTS INC | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| WELCHES FOODS INC | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
| BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 4, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 25, 2013 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 15, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 5, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 10, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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