AJ BROTHERS LLC
Risk factors
High 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202648 inspections · 52 violations (13 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.8E1PCHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
35
5× · sev 7
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
24
3× · sev 8
- 3391.11B2-QDriver Fitness2 OOS
Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 5393.75A1-TAOBETAVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.
8
1× · sev 8
- 6393.45A-BHTIJVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8391.41APCDriver Fitness1 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency
1
1× · sev 1
- 9395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- AZ5
- US5
- WA5
- NE3
- WY2
- NV2
- UT2
- MT1
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.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
High impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 87% is at/over the 65% 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.
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS9× · 68%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× · 19%
- 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 4%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× · 5%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 1%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 1%
- 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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
High impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 99% 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.
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.3× · 41%
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement1× · 9%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 34%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× · 9%
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency1× · 7%
- Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 10.4% 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.
- 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Medium impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 79% is close to the 80% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 9%
- 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 20%
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× · 7%
- 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 8%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 8%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 4%
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× · 3%
- 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× · 1%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× · 1%
- 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Benton County, WA
Medium impact11 of 39 violations in the last 12 months (28%) came from inspections in Benton County, WA. 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 Benton County, WA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 54% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
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
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.
- 395.8E1PC×4HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 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
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. · OOS
- Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
- Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
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 NHTSA22 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
1
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi12 drivers
- Company officer
- JUAN MANUEL TORRES
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2021-01-18
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-10-07
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 8 trucks · 8 owned tractors · 6 owned trailers.
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 or officers with 12 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
13 events- 04/10/2026Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA872352304
- 04/10/2026Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81004646
- 03/16/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2026)
- 10/07/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
- 04/10/2025Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71006986
- 03/14/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2025)
- 04/10/2024Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASC100648-01
- 03/14/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2024)
- 04/10/2023Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA948049368
- 04/10/2022Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA948049368
- 03/14/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2022)
- 04/13/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/18/2021Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-10-07
- Reported mileage
- 559,849 mi (2024)
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