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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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C & J TRUCKING OF IOWA LLC
USDOT 732225 · MC334677 · EIN 41-2178730 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2245 HIGHWAY 30, GRAND MOUND, IA, 52751
(563) 847-1994 · JAY D HAWTHORNE
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
50 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
60 / 206
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy GAL 4840069-00 · eff 08/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance96 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other18 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
IA12
CA6
IL5
NM5
CO5
TX4
NE4
MO3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.75 | 1.75 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.15 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.21 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.84 | 1.97 | ≈18–22% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “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 Clarke County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Clarke County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 51% · Speeding 22% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 38% · False log / RODS 38% · Other 25%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 8 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 50% (3 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21%
• 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: 3 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Other1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | DENVER, CO | ✓ | ||
| 11/28/2025 | MORTON TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
46 trailer28 truck5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAY D HAWTHORNE
Annual mileage
3.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
1998-02-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & J LOGISTICSINC | 2242455 | officer, mailing, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.3M mi reported (2024)
09/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP86557A
08/01/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GAL 4840069-00
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP86557A
05/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751260-3607-071
04/25/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT751260-3607-071
04/08/2007 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL485727
03/10/2007 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL485727
03/10/2007 — Insurance replaced — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP408992
04/13/2006 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN450414
03/10/2006 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN450414
08/22/2005 — Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN251609
07/21/2005 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN251609
07/19/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/22/2005)
07/19/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/22/2005)
03/20/1998 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/20/1998 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
02/27/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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