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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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A & J SERVICES X LLC
USDOT 3223779 · MC1009427 · EIN 83-2834382 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2123 S CHICAGO ST, JOLIET, IL, 60436
(815) 953-6374 · DAVID VARGAS
49
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 36.7% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 735
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Concert Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy CSSPS205107000 · eff 06/30/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance348 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance275 pts
Unsafe Driving73 pts
Other41 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 64 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 27 |
Most inspected states
IN14
IL9
MI4
WI4
SD3
OH3
IA3
MN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.37 | 3.14 | ≈51–58% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.18 | 2.22 | ≈91–98% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.36 | 0.37 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.03 | 9.21 | ≈94–98% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-07. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 49% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 31% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (2 OOS) · Brakes 32% (1 OOS) · Tires 9% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Porter County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Porter County, IN 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 56% · Speeding 33% · Seat belt 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 36 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 30 violations, 8 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance10 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×4, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT ×2, 395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.635).
2. Other10 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
393.47E ×3, 393.75A1, 393.100B
✓ 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
3. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 3 OOS · 23%
393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.772).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×4, 393.47E ×3, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 395.24 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | THORNTOWN, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2025 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/26/2024 | LA PRAIRIE, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer22 truck7 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DAVID VARGAS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2018-12-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| N AND N TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC | 2636801 | 9 VINs | strong |
| R & X SERVICES INC | 4304526 | 1 VINs | strong |
| DAVID VARGAS | 1982451 | officer | strong |
| DAVID VARGAS | 3229658 | officer | strong |
| DSCRAPCO LLC | 2322507 | officer | strong |
| ELITE CONSTRUCTION CORP | 3178314 | officer | strong |
| L A TROPICALS NC | 1978059 | officer | strong |
| LAND STARS EXPRESS LLC | 3909834 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DAVID VARGAS (USDOT 1982451, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
06/30/2026 — Insurance filed — Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CSSPS205107000
02/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0212981001
02/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
01/22/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/19/2026)
02/18/2023 — Insurance replaced — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL202007-02
02/18/2022 — Insurance cancelled — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL202007-01
01/24/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2022)
08/20/2021 — Insurance cancelled — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL202007-01
07/26/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2021)
02/18/2021 — Insurance cancelled — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL202007-00
02/18/2021 — Insurance replaced — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL202007-01
01/22/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2021)
02/25/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/18/2020 — Insurance name changed — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC19010841
03/13/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/18/2020)
12/18/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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