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JEFF JONES
DBA: Jones Logging
Iva, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 814766
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
814766
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
June 6, 2023
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 1999
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2019)
Contact Information
Location
Iva, SC
Email
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJAVDV6GLGV4245 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJAVDV6GLGV4245 | 1 | Passed |
| April 21, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJAVDV6GLGV4245 | 0 | Clean |
| April 8, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDDB9X04J052671 | 0 | Clean |
| February 9, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJAVDV6GLGV4245 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKDDB9X04J052671 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH M · 1XKDDB9X04J052671 | 7 | Passed |
| August 18, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKDDB9X04J052671 | 0 | Clean |
| July 10, 2024 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKDDB9X04J052671 | 0 | Clean |
| March 25, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 5, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 4 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| June 16, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | 5 | Cited |
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | Cited |
| September 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC11
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X04J052671 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 42 ft | 5JYLT422XHPP03815 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV6GLGV4245 | 4 | — |
| Homemade T | — | T528267 | 4 | — |
| Pitts | — | 51225BP110180 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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