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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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L & J COX TRUCKING INC
USDOT 780782 · MC349112 · EIN 71-0819691 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
515 HONEY HOLLER RD, BALD KNOB, AR, 72010
(501) 724-2447 · JOSEPH COX
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
21 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 111
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0252525001 · eff 06/13/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance91 pts
Unsafe Driving16 pts
Other5 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 38 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 9 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.78 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
TX16
AR6
OK1
WY1
SD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.66 | 0.68 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.58 | 4.45 | ≈50–54% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “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 Parker County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Parker County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 71% (1 OOS) · Brakes 18% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 9%
• 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 33 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: 4 inspections, 2 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.435).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | BLYTHEVILLE, AR | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer14 truck5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSEPH COX
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1998-11-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 TRUCKING CO LLC | 4414884 | officer | strong |
| JOSEPH B COX | 2815760 | officer | strong |
| JWC TRANSPORT LLC | 2592199 | officer | strong |
| LEN COX & SONS EXCAVATING | 2927166 | officer | strong |
| RAILROADRUM LLC | 3909300 | officer | strong |
| AFM TRANSPORT INC | 2981225 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HIGHTOWERTRANSPORTLLC | 3588370 | 2 VINs | medium |
| L & J COX BROKERING INC | 2227933 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
06/13/2025 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0252525001
06/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 012-32-9897
05/19/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2025)
12/23/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 012-32-9897
12/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 012-32-9897
11/26/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2024)
06/13/2024 — Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6511589
05/17/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2024)
06/13/2022 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 334863001
04/20/2021 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 334863001
06/13/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883049 02
05/18/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2020)
06/13/2019 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883049 01
05/17/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2019)
06/13/2018 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0021673001
05/17/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2018)
06/13/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881466 01
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/780782.