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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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JCI JONES CHEMICALS INC
USDOT 20459 · EIN 16-0809645
1765 RINGLING BOULEVARD, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
(941) 330-1537 · SUSAN JONES
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
52 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
104 / 575
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance342 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance176 pts
Unsafe Driving31 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Other19 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 44 | |
| 177.801-HMHCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 11 | 44 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 42 | |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 172.516C1-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 172.516C5-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
SC27
CA20
OH12
MI11
NC9
WA6
MA3
NY3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.59 | 0.59 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.41 | 2.38 | ≈25–29% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.17 | 1.17 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 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 Spartanburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spartanburg County, SC 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 77% · Seat belt 23%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 29% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (2 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 12 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: 9 inspections, 15 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 47%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.808).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance5 viol · 33%
177.801-HMHCNP ×3, 172.502A1-HMPP, 172.516C1-HMPMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Other2 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 177.801-HMHCNP ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2026 | NEEDHAM, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/04/2025 | NASHUA, NH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2025 | CAYCE, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer28 truck5 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
SUSAN JONES
Annual mileage
2.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 29 carriers
Shares identifiers with 29 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENBAY TRANSPORT LLC | 2607717 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CAT 1 CONTRACTING LLC | 3347472 | officer | strong |
| CLAUDE W HALL JR | 493500 | officer | strong |
| DON JONES TRUCKING INC | 179418 | officer | strong |
| EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 2525782 | officer | strong |
| JAMES JONES | 1316245 | officer | strong |
| JONES FARM | 1958177 | officer | strong |
| MAGNOLIA PAPER & JANITOR SUPPLY | 324799 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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