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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2643530· MC921611· CARRIER· EIN 47-4222859
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J&B EXPRESS LLC

6111 HARRISON STREET SUITE 275, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410(616) 818-1532jb.dispatch1@gmail.comJOSIP BRNADA
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Canal Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
35.5%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
11.6%
above 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
50
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 35.5% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 11.6% — above the 6.7% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months

A 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.

Authority & insurance

MC921611

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 07/07/2026
Canal Insurance Company· policy CT2511810653
Authority history (6) ▾
06/10/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2025)
06/10/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2019)
06/11/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2018)
06/12/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2017)
06/10/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2016)
07/10/2015MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history6 insurers on record
Filing timeline (7) ▾
  1. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2023 → 07/07/2025
  2. ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2021 → 07/07/2023
  3. ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2019 → 07/07/2021
  4. COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2018 → 07/07/2019
  5. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2017 → 07/07/2018
  6. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2016 → 07/07/2017
  7. ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/07/2015 → 07/07/2016

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle31 inspections · 35.5% OOS · National 22%
Driver69 inspections · 11.6% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

69 inspections · 43 violations (15 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.

69
Inspections
43
Violations
15
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

24
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • TN4
  • KY4
  • GA3
  • CA3
  • MO3
  • NM2
  • MD1
  • AZ1

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.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

High impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 81% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing5 violations · 5 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical5 OOS5 viol100%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× · 45%
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× · 34%
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× · 11%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 33 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 91% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing56 violations · 19 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes9 OOS29 viol47%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 13%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 9%
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness2× · 4%
Tires7 OOS7 viol29%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 19%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 10%
Lighting / lamps11 viol15%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 3%
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 2%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 2%
Other1 OOS3 viol4%
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 3%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× · 1%
What to do
  • 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”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 47 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 36.7% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 10.3% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA

Medium impact

9 of 58 violations in the last 12 months (16%) came from inspections in Riverside County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 43% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing13 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless8 viol67%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 34%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 17%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 10%
Speeding4 viol31%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 23%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
Other1 viol2%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 31 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 39% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing19 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 OOS10 viol88%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× · 84%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a2× · 4%
Log / ELD device8 viol10%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× · 7%
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× · 2%
Other1 viol2%
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× · 2%
What to do
  • 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
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 20 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 2% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

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.

▬ Holding steady
14
Inspections
18
Violations
9
Out-of-service
9
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 89%Driver Fitness 6%Other 6%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
16 violations · 8 OOS · 89% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.45B2-BHTD×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
  • 393.47D2-BLTBD×2Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Driver Fitness
1 violation · 1 OOS · 6% of recent
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class · OOS
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
3Other
1 violation · 6% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.75A3-TAOL×3OOS393.45B2-BHTD×2OOS393.47D2-BLTBD×2393.45B2-B-AIR×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

96
Inspections
153
Violations
35
Out-of-service
824
CSA points
31
Crashes
34
States
cleanviolOOS

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 NHTSA

65 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

33 trailer 28 truck 4 incomplete vehicle
2002 FREIGHTLINER CST120seen 4×
1FUJBBCG92LJ07836· RC36516 MI
2021 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 4×
5V8VC532XMM102246· E198582 MI
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
1FUJGLDR7DLBS1554· RC03618 MI
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJGLDR7LSLG6463· RC61842 MI
2012 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJGLBGXCLBC8252· RB86747 MI
2022 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 3×
5V8VC5323NT204561· E383670 MI
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJGLD58ELFH6715· RC07221 MI
2019 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X5KJ376306· RC36369 MI
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 3×
5V8VC5329PM305360· E651480 MI
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJGLD55ELFH7000· RB90951 MI
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532C4KR770014· E015167 MI
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532C6KR770029· E005689 MI
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532C4KR770028· E005688 MI
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X4LJ382874· RC37765 MI
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 3×
5V8VC5320PM305361· E661882 MI
2026 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532K3TJ521405· 5633666 MA
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C1KT883020· E015169 MI
2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FUJA6CK15LU22102· RB39871 MI
2022 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5321NT204560· E383675 MI
2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7002JDJR7173· RC03711 MI
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 2×
1DW1A5326NSA86175· E555414 MI
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1LSLS0626· 3839136 IN
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0629RB610853· 868866 WI
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1PSUM2795· TEMP MI
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJHHDR5NLNB5249· RC56519 MI
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C2KR770027· E005687 MI
2012 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
1FVXFB009CDBL4292· RC56628 MI
2022 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5325NT204562· E362241 MI
2016 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB005GDGX6221· RC57438 MI
2026 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K5TJ521406· 5633667 ME

+ 35 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

5

Tow-away

4

Injury

5

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
35
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
35
35 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.8M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi35 drivers
Company officer
JOSIP BRNADA
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2015-06-10
Last MCS-150 update
2025-12-04
Census status
Active

Fleet: 35 trucks · 23 owned tractors · 45 owned trailers · 12 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 graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 18 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

18
Connected carriers
17
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
JBB LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 2637402Inactive· KENTWOOD, MI
Strong
Officer

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

16 events
  1. 07/07/2026Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT2511810653

  2. 12/04/2025MCS-150 update filed

    1.8M mi reported (2025)

  3. 07/07/2025Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000305

  4. 06/10/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2025)

  5. 07/07/2023Insurance replaced — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy H08471836

  6. 07/07/2021Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy H08471836

  7. 07/07/2019Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-01969-18

  8. 06/10/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2019)

  9. 07/07/2018Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB002029

  10. 06/11/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2018)

  11. 07/07/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRB001535

  12. 06/12/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/06/2017)

  13. 07/07/2016Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy H08674541 001

  14. 06/10/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2016)

  15. 07/10/2015MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  16. 06/10/2015Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2024-09-04
Last review
2024-07-03
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-12-04
Reported mileage
1,817,195 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 10:34 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.