J & M TANK LINES INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
- Registered under a year ago — thin payment track record. Vet pay terms carefully.
- Bond has changed hands 4 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026362 inspections · 50 violations (14 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
click to filter codes
Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 6392.8-DVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 10393.83G
Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- GA7
- TX7
- TN5
- AL3
- SC2
- NC2
- FL1
- KY1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in GA
Medium impact61 of 213 violations in the last 12 months (29%) came from inspections in GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from GA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 10% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× · 25%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation17× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× · 13%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× · 3%
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way2× · 4%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 3%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× · 3%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 48% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim4× · 32%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 8%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× · 20%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 11%
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× · 4%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.11× · 8%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.6× · 5%
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× · 1%
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× · 8%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 56% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× · 16%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS7× · 9%
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× · 3%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection13× · 7%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 2%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 1%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× · 4%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× · 2%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× · 2%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca4× · 4%
- 393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted1× · 1%
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× · 1%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×4Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTIS×4Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45D-B×4Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSR×4State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLIFTA×3State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA109 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 79 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
30
Tow-away
29
Injury
14
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi374 drivers
- Company officer
- KARRI JAMESON
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 99305807
- Registered since
- 2026-05-16
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 438 trucks · 779 owned trailers · 438 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
63 events- 05/16/2026Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 04/29/2026MCS-150 update filed
31.4M mi reported (2021)
- 09/01/2023Insurance filed — American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ATTJMT123
- 09/01/2023Insurance ended — American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group
policy ATTJMT123
- 09/01/2023Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13558
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 09/26/2020Insurance cancelled — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30001234801
- 09/01/2020Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30001234801
- 09/29/2019Insurance cancelled — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30001234800
- 09/01/2019Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30001234800
- 09/01/2019Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880854 07
- 08/05/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/03/2019)
- 08/05/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/03/2019)
- 09/01/2018Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880854 06
- 08/06/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2018)
- 08/06/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2018)
- 09/01/2017Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880854 05
- 09/01/2016Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880854 04
- 08/08/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/24/2016)
- 08/08/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/24/2016)
- 03/01/2015Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880854 04
- 03/01/2014Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880854 02
- 01/01/2013Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880854 01
- 01/01/2012Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880463 01
- 11/01/2010Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880033 01
- 09/01/2009Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9891667 01
- 09/01/2008Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9896863 01
- 09/01/2007Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9896634
- 08/06/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/24/2007)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2007-04-20
- Last review
- 2007-01-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-29
- Reported mileage
- 31,380,865 mi (2021)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — J & M TANK LINES INC, BIRMINGHAM, AL
Got a violation you want to contest?
Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.