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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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JOHNSON AND TOWERS INC
USDOT 146743 · EIN 23-0737350
2021 BRIGGS ROAD, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, 08054
(856) 234-6990 · JAMES ACKELSON
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 19% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
13 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
42 / 234
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate19% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance140 pts
Driver Fitness60 pts
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Other14 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.102C2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 10 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD23
NJ15
DC1
DE1
KY1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.51 | 3.56 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.10 | 1.05 | ≈93–97% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.42 | 2.33 | ≈26–30% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-28. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 65% · Speeding 21% · Other 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NJ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES ACKELSON
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURTIS POWER SOLUTIONS LLC | 786467 | officer | strong |
| WESTERN BRANCH DIESEL LLC | 344191 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2026)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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