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JV EXPRESS INC
DBA: J V Express
Nipomo, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 894330 · MC 389026
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-389026 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American Inter-fidelity Exchange
Safety
Not Rated
22.6% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 3, 2005; first granted August 10, 2000 (26 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC389026
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy L26A7727
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AM37000395-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
894330
MC Number
MC-389026
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 24, 2000
Authority First Granted
August 10, 2000
Authority Reinstated
May 3, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,152,451 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Nipomo, CA
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
22.6% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th 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
11 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA25
AZ7
TX1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FU116019 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5PD798135 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FU116018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L2871810 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6LJ431590 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8EJ407990 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1MJ460787 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XHW110806 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU588003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2871809 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ126249 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXGJ485383 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5HD409702 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25306U687837 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU588004 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9MJ429786 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6PD798127 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2AL349689 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFU252016 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7NJ479120 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6NJ157053 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKYDP9X9MJ42786 | 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 (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | UFE6003410 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X6NJ157053 1GRAA062XHW110806 |
CA ZP89726 CA 4UU2887 |
| April 29, 2026 | UEBO002326 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | III | 3 | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9MJ429786 1UYVS25306U687837 |
CA YP78518 CA 4MH8439 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | XG19910180 | YUMA AZ | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9MJ429786 1UYVS25306U687837 |
CA YP78518 CA 4MH8439 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | UGDD001468 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | III | — | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1MJ460787 1UYVS253XFU252016 |
CA ZP00420 CA 4VJ8668 |
| March 24, 2026 | NE38001638 | SANTA MARIA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X5PD798135 1UYVS2533L2871810 |
CA YP59696 CA 4XE9136 |
| March 24, 2026 | NE38001637 | SANTA MARIA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2NJ126249 1UYVS2537L2871809 |
CA YP52891 CA 4XE9135 |
| March 20, 2026 | UG7K000324 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 2 | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X6PD798127 1UYVS2534GU588004 |
CA YP59697 CA 4TX4018 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | UGDD001420 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 2 | 2 | WINDSET FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49XXGJ485383 1UYVS2533FU116018 |
CA XP70725 CA 4TV1973 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | UDV3002524 | SANTA MARIA, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X5PD798135 |
CA YP59696 |
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | NDM1008074 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | I | — | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X6LJ431590 1UYVS2535FU116019 |
CA ZP18396 CA 4TV1974 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR FARMS | 11 | April 29, 2026 |
| TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL | 3 | February 14, 2025 |
| WINDSET FARMS | 1 | March 14, 2026 |
| EARTHBOUND YUMA | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL SALINAS | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
| HELLO FRESH | 1 | October 19, 2025 |
| WINDSET | 1 | July 11, 2025 |
| GRIMWAY | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| EPIC PRODUCE SALES, LLC | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
| ALBERTSONS | 1 | September 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 19, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 6, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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