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KENNETH JONES TRUCKING INC
Calhoun, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 803429 · MC 538502
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-538502 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
7.1% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC538502
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TAP1000050-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
803429
MC Number
MC-538502
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 1999
Authority Reinstated
September 30, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,023,802 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
328 Crest Dr, Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ken Jones
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
14 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%
Ranks in the 17th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | 1471000452 | LOCUST GROVE GA | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUFKIN TRA |
1NPXGGGG20D354142 1L01B482761160375 |
GA C053EV GA TV97P34 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 1464000936 | FOREST PARK GA | III | 2 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKDD40X1MR435318 4LF4S5239Y3509780 |
GA C614CV GA WMN710 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 1263000758 | LULA GA | I | 11 | — | KENNETH JONES TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1XKDP4TX2RR393980 13NE55302V35A6902 |
GA C644EQ GA ZRL205 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43A-TSV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.12-RRCC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to have sufficient space to drive completely through crossing without stopping. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 2200000020 | SHORTER AL | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXGGGG20D354142 1UYVS2538DM551730 |
GA C053EV IN SP209MHQ |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | 1431000766 | CALHOUN GA | II | 18 | — | KENNETH JONES TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1PN4GYXPM013019 1UYVS2535FU207923 |
GA C052EV IN SP794UYT |
| 393.201A-VURC | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail buckled/cracked and has missing/loose fasteners | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLMWR | OOSLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMS | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BLHF | OOSHydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 1425001614 | VALDOSTA GA | III | — | — | BLUE KINGFISHER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXGGGG10D361292 1UYVS2530FM175009 |
GA C348CH ME 297937Z |
| February 19, 2026 | 1471000272 | MCDONOUGH GA | III | 2 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKZD49X3NJ146014 1UYVS2553HM852039 |
GA C973DP IN SP151UYT |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | 1210001221 | RINGGOLD GA | III | — | — | VULCAN | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X6GJ484070 |
GA C484AD |
| December 3, 2025 | I032J40098 | CHARLESTON TN | III | — | — | KENNETH JONES TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DM UTILITY |
1XKDD40X1MR435318 1DYVS2535DM605811 |
GA C614CV IN SP216MHQ |
| June 16, 2025 | 0062000809 | CALHOUN GA | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC0RM042603 |
GA C380EQ |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE KINGFISHER | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| VULCAN | 1 | January 29, 2026 |
| VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY | 1 | April 14, 2025 |
| KOMATSU | 1 | October 12, 2023 |
| BULK AGGREGATE SUPPLY INC. | 1 | October 11, 2023 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| March 31, 2026 | GA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 27, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Wet |
| October 13, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| September 3, 2025 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| August 29, 2025 | GA | — | — | 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
GA14
AL1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
3
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC0RM042603 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D354142 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X1MR435318 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4TX2RR393980 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 52 ft | 4LF4S5239Y3509780 | 2 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 13NE55302V35A6902 | 1 | — |
| Dm Utility | Semi-trailer | 1DYVS2535DM605811 | 1 | — |
| Lufkin Tra | Semi-trailer | 1L01B482761160375 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GYXPM013019 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X3HJ155778 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X6GJ484070 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D361292 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FM175009 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FU207923 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DM551730 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 55 ft | 1UYVS2553HM852039 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X3NJ146014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X5NJ146015 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADA2830MC052380 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 2, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 9, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 3, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2005 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 6, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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