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J C EXPRESS CORP
Fresno, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 888651 · MC 311763
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-311763 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
36.4% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2016)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC311763
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF006013
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
888651
MC Number
MC-311763
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated March 31, 2016
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 10 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 21, 2000
Authority Granted
February 4, 1997
Annual Mileage
1,000,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1071 Trammel-fresno Rd, Fresno, TX 77545
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Castro Jr
Officer 2
Steven Curi
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
44.4%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 79th 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
18
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
15
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDJSJR9BN391366 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 31, 2026 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDJSJR9BN391366 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5D68X8VD426502 | 0 | Clean |
| March 6, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW07Y1FM048350 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 23, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X17D682913 | 3 | Passed |
| October 3, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXGGGG10D498457 | 0 | Clean |
| September 22, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X4VN435207 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 7, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X4VN435207 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 26, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW07Y1FM048350 | 2 | Passed |
| February 13, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPWD49X6BD119834 | 2 | Passed |
| December 9, 2024 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG10D498457 | 1 | Passed |
| August 29, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AW07Y1FM048350 | 3 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 18 inspection records
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
8 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| August 29, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| June 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Out of service |
| March 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Out of service |
| August 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Out of service |
| December 9, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| August 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| August 29, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| August 29, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| February 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brakes (general) Explain: | 4 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| August 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Cited |
| August 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Horn inoperative | 3 | Cited |
| October 23, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Fail to transfer ELD records | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | Cited |
| October 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Tank
6
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y1FM048350 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026FB147138 | 4 | 2 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X4VN435207 | 4 | 2 |
| Ptrb | — | 1NPXGGGG10D498457 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Bulk Tank International | Trailer (type not listed) | 3B9TS51E55G007311 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR9BN391366 | 2 | 1 |
| Acro | — | 1A9114225H1005020 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3PM037832 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 41 ft | 1PMS14121B1005293 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14224E1043684 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14225F1045851 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14229E1042577 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D68X8VD426502 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X17D682913 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X6BD119834 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLVB8N21PB000577 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Bulk Tank International | Trailer (type not listed) | 3B9TS51E87G007127 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 3H6KR4226P3121364 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 24, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 12, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Logistec/TTS Resident Agents Service, Inc.
2736 TV Rd, Florence, SC, 29501
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