JOULE YACHT TRANSPORT INC
Risk factors
Low 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 59 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 6 times across 6 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202636 inspections · 39 violations (7 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
5
5× · sev 1
- 2395.34A1-ELDDFNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours
5
1× · sev 5
- 3396.3A1BVehicle Maintenance
Brakes (general) Explain:
4
1× · sev 4
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.104F3-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 7393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 8395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9393.104D-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Damaged Dunnage/chocks/cradles/shoring bars/blocking and bracing
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- WA5
- TX3
- FL2
- PA2
- CA2
- OR2
- GA2
- LA2
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 26.7% vs the 22% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Umatilla County, OR
Medium impact5 of 18 violations in the last 12 months (28%) came from inspections in Umatilla County, OR. 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 Umatilla County, OR 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 13% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 44%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 19%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× · 32%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× · 32%
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× · 10%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 23%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 51% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 34%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 7%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 10%
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× · 7%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 5%
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× · 2%
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× · 5%
- 393.104D-CCargo - Damaged Dunnage/chocks/cradles/shoring bars/blocking and bracing1× · 2%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 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
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 NHTSA30 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
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi21 drivers
- Company officer
- LARRY T. JENSEN
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-05-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 21 trucks · 20 owned tractors · 53 owned trailers · 1 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 graphThis carrier shares addresses or phone numbers with 2 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
154 events- 03/31/2026Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 03/30/2026Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT625253001
- 03/04/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2026)
- 03/04/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2026)
- 02/26/2026Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 02/20/2026Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 01/30/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2026)
- 01/30/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2026)
- 01/27/2026Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 01/09/2026Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 12/31/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2026)
- 12/31/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2026)
- 12/30/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 12/08/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 12/03/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2025)
- 12/03/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2025)
- 11/26/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 11/06/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 10/30/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2025)
- 10/30/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2025)
- 10/28/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 10/11/2025Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901287343
- 10/10/2025Insurance cancelled — UNITED CASUALTY AND SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 991000299
- 10/06/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 10/01/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2025)
- 10/01/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2025)
- 09/26/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 09/15/2025BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/30/2025)
- 08/29/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
- 08/28/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT625253001
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2004-10-19
- Last review
- 2004-08-31
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-05-08
- Reported mileage
- 1,505,883 mi (2024)
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