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Generated Oct 8, 2026
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BJT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1337564 · MC545421 · EIN 36-4250307 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3 141ST STREET, HAMMOND, IN, 46327
(219) 228-1800 · ARNOLD KOZYS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
28 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
405 / 405
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
316 / 1145
Crashes (24 mo)
28
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Carolina Casualty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy KCA 2601731 · eff 09/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving577 pts
Vehicle Maintenance508 pts
Other50 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 140 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 99 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 63 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 60 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 |
Most inspected states
IL47
GA44
IN32
NC27
OH22
SC17
FL16
TN15
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.19 | 1.06 | ≈15–22% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.19 | 0.14 | ≈38–45% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.59 | 2.67 | ≈35–39% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 8 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 38% · Speeding 35% · Seat belt 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 35% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 25% · Other 23%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 46% (10 OOS) · Tires 32% (11 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 29 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 22 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 44%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.45PC
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.943).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.893).
3. Other2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 396.3A1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 28 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | Not Reported, WV | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2026 | MEMPHIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2026 | BREMEN TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2026 | ANDERSON, SC | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2026 | Not Reported, WV | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2026 | Maine Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | CORTLAND TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2025 | NASHUA, NH | ✓ | ||
| 10/01/2025 | PARIS (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 106 vehicles seen in inspections
54 trailer52 truck
Company profile
Officer
ARNOLD KOZYS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
48.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
405
Registered since
2005-02-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER EXPRESS LLC | 4194670 | 83 VINs | strong |
| ARKA EXPRESS INC | 1710817 | 41 VINs | strong |
| A EXPRESS LLC | 4210065 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MDD LOGISTICS INC | 2369633 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ARKA LOGISTICS LLC | 3848576 | officer | strong |
| GRIFFIN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4362318 | officer | strong |
| ATLAS TEAM LOGISTICS INC | 3387091 | 2 VINs | medium |
| AVENTA EXPRESS LLC | 4498005 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
48.0M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Carolina Casualty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KCA 2601731
09/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-U2291-110070
08/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/28/2024)
02/02/2024 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-U2291-110070
09/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-U2291-112081
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200105
04/16/2018 — Insurance name changed — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200105
03/14/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/30/2018)
03/08/2018 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200105
09/12/2017 — Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MMC1018860
09/15/2016 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0058344
09/12/2016 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0058344
08/19/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/12/2016)
03/24/2016 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 0 894 074
02/26/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2016)
01/09/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN552390
07/01/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
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