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F & J TRUCKING INC
Brighton, CO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 897875 · MC 421468
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-421468 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC421468
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP83696A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
897875
MC Number
MC-421468
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
MCS-150 Filed
December 26, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 8, 2000
Authority Granted
February 22, 2002
Annual Mileage
160,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3762 Sunrise Ln, Brighton, CO 80603
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose L Chavez
Officer 2
Michaela Esparza
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X86D886056 | 5 | Passed |
| April 23, 2025 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X86D886056 | 0 | Clean |
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | 6 | Cited |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Cited |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 4 | Cited |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y280NR075308 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86D886056 | 2 | — |
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 23, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 16, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 22, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 22, 2002 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 Filing LLC
6300 E HAMPDEN AVE # C-222 # C-222, Denver, CO, 80222-7678
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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