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Carrier profile · USDOT 3496735 · MC-1152684 · Updated Jul 19, 2026
P & J CARRIERS INC
35 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 27 statesHARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1152684 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
35Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
32Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 19, 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 well above average
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USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo34.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
P & J CARRIERS INC (USDOT 3496735) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 19, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Dec 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 19, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 34.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier received 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 32 vehicle-level and 65 driver-level — across 27 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 19, 2026.
It reports 35 power units and 35 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is P & J CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
P & J CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 3496735, and its motor carrier number is MC-1152684.
Is P & J CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 19, 2026, P & J CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is P & J CARRIERS INC's safety record?
P & J CARRIERS INC has a 34.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 89 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is P & J CARRIERS INC's fleet?
P & J CARRIERS INC operates 35 power units and 35 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is P & J CARRIERS INC based?
P & J CARRIERS INC is based in HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 27 states.
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