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Carrier profile · USDOT 271413 · MC-178215 · Updated 06/13/2026

J & S TRANSPORT INC

DBA J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES

22 power unitsavg 14 yrMulti-region · 14 statesNORTH TAZEWELL, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-178215 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(276) 988-7653Email dispatchSHARONTHOMAS32@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration40 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo23.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 40-yr registration, 23% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is J & S TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is J & S TRANSPORT INC safe to load? J & S TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 271413, MC-178215) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in NORTH TAZEWELL, VA, operating 22 power units and 11 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 98 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 23.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is J & S TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

J & S TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 271413, and its motor carrier number is MC-178215.

Is J & S TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, J & S TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is J & S TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

J & S TRANSPORT INC has a 23.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 98 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is J & S TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

J & S TRANSPORT INC operates 22 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is J & S TRANSPORT INC based?

J & S TRANSPORT INC is based in NORTH TAZEWELL, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.

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