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Carrier profile · USDOT 271413 · MC-178215 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
J & S TRANSPORT INC
DBA J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES
22 power unitsavg 14 yrMulti-region · 14 statesNORTH TAZEWELL, VA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-178215 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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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
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USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo24.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
J & S TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 271413) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 29 vehicle-level and 65 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 9, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 24, 2013 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 24.1% 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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