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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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MJ TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4161087 · EIN 93-4492708
33498 110TH ST, CEDAR FALLS, IA, 50613
(319) 240-1125 · JONI LYNN ARENDS
47
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 88.9% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 635
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate88.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance545 pts
Unsafe Driving248 pts
Other39 pts
Not in SMS24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 96 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 84 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 56 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
IA31
IL1
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35.14 | 35.72 | ≈99–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.22 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21.15 | 20.46 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-31. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 49% · Seat belt 31% · Other 14%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 39% (3 OOS) · Tires 27% (3 OOS) · Brakes 21% (7 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 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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 Linn County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Linn County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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, 34 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 4 OOS · 53%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×4, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LHWS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 15.862).
2. Other12 viol · 35%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.24A-L
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 12%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 26.355).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | NORTH LIBERTY, IA | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2026 | No city county crash, IA | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2025 | IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/09/2024 | IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
24 trailer14 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JONI LYNN ARENDS
Recordable crash rate
4 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2023-11-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARENDS TRANSPORT LLC | 3985046 | email, phone | strong |
| PRECISION MANURE APPLICATION INC | 2790956 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BIG S FARMS INC | 850381 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BIG S FARMS INC (USDOT 850381, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
08/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
09/11/2024 — Out-of-service order rescinded
09/10/2024 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
11/26/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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