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J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: J L Cruz Transport
Philadelphia, PA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 717427 · MC 329966
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-329966 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 16, 2014; first granted December 31, 1997 (28 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC329966
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0000301007
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
717427
MC Number
MC-329966
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 6, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 5, 1997
Authority First Granted
December 31, 1997
Authority Reinstated
January 16, 2014
Annual Mileage
62,876 mi (2019)
Contact Information
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA6
CT5
NY5
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Dry Van
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT8CHBW1606 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS6BDAX8518 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT2DHBX3509 | 4 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUPDSZB5WA927391 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT7CDBU7865 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 70 ft | 1GRAA70217S703610 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 72 ft | 1GRAA72247B702366 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | C113000240 | QUAKERTOWN PA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8CHBW1606 |
PA AG84578 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | M310000426 | PHILADELPHIA PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2FUPDSZB5WA927391 1GRAA72247B702366 |
PA AG92504 PA PT613G4 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 13, 2025 | D012004103 | OLD WESTBURY NY | I | 2 | — | GS DISTRIBUTION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8CHBW1606 |
PA AG84578 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | 3072000622 | MILFORD, CT | I | 6 | — | J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT7CDBU7865 |
PA AH04824 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 26, 2025 | M766000353 | PHILADELPHIA PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8CHBW1606 |
PA AG84578 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | D110601038 | PORT CHESTER NY | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT2DHBX3509 |
PA AH04825 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 10, 2025 | SPRQI01614 | KNOWLTON SCALE, NJ | I | 7 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT2DHBX3509 |
PA AH04825 |
| 7 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| March 15, 2025 | 3077A00278 | MERIDEN, CT | II | 7 | 1 | J L CRUZ TRANSPORTATION LLC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS6BDAX8518 |
PA AH36976 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 7, 2025 | 3132005249 | BERLIN, CT | III | 1 | — | GS DISTRIBUTION CO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS6BDAX8518 |
PA AH36976 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 26, 2024 | SPT3130053 | NANUET NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT2DHBX3509 |
PA AH04825 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GS DISTRIBUTION | 4 | December 13, 2025 |
| CONSOLIDATED SUPERMARKET SUPPLY | 1 | September 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 2, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 16, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 10, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 10, 2001 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 31, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 29, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 17, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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