Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 271413 · MC-178215 ·
J & S Transport Inc
DBA J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES
25 power unitsavg 13.6 yrMulti-region · 12 statesNORTH TAZEWELL, VA84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-178215 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
27Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.6Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 109 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.6 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
J & S TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 271413) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 26, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 66 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 32 vehicle-level and 66 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 25 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 10, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 24, 2013 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. 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 18.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 109 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is J & S TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
J & S TRANSPORT INC operates 25 power units and 12 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 12 states.
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