J B HUNT
Legal: J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC
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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 13 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 10 times across 3 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 202620,220 inspections · 18 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
10
2× · sev 5
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
6
2× · sev 3
- 4393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7395.24D-ELDPTHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t
3
1× · sev 3
- 8390.3E3-MC
Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- PA6
- KY5
- CA5
- NM4
- NC3
- CT2
- VA1
- AR1
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 24.1% 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 54% is close to the 60% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner25× · 16%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t6× · 12%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× · 4%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× · 18%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 6%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 5%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim5× · 23%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 5%
- 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 14% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other41× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation44× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane7× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit31× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit15× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× · 5%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× · 2%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× · 1%
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles2× · 1%
- 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 23% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× · 55%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 34%
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency1× · 10%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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 69% is under the 75% 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 ATIS92× · 28%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× · 2%
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.5× · 2%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured40× · 5%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.18× · 3%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199825× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on29× · 7%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.14× · 3%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative10× · 2%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× · 1%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× · 0%
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× · 0%
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×92Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×40Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×29Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×45State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 393.47E×25Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×23State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLLR×44State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLTCD×41State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2×31State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA107 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 77 more.
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
200
Tow-away
196
Injury
77
Fatal
7
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi21,543 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi2,573 drivers
- Company officer
- SHELLEY SIMPSON
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 6338552
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-07-07
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 25,280 trucks · 20,871 owned tractors · 146,851 owned trailers · 3,120 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 VINs, addresses or phone numbers with 1615 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
156 events- 12/31/2025Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XSAH11347472
- 12/31/2025Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company
policy XSAH11347472
- 12/31/2025Insurance ended — Palisades Insurance Company
policy NONE
- 12/31/2025Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XSA H25307951
- 07/07/2025MCS-150 update filed
1629.8M mi reported (2024)
- 10/23/2023Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 105917743
- 10/23/2023Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 105917743
- 10/23/2023Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
CARGO · policy NONE
- 10/26/2021PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — DISMISSED
- 02/01/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/02/2021)
- 02/01/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/02/2021)
- 12/31/2020Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XSA H25284124
- 12/31/2019Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XSA H25280350
- 12/26/2019HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER — GRANTED
- 12/26/2019HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/31/2018Insurance replaced — SELF-INSURED
BIPD/Primary
- 12/31/2018Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XSA H25280350
- 01/14/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Excess · policy 4584301
- 01/03/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4584301
- 12/31/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2015)
- 12/31/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2015)
- 12/31/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4584301
- 01/13/2014Insurance filed — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 105917743
- 01/13/2014Insurance ended — Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
policy 105917743
- 01/13/2014Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105994365
- 12/10/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2014)
- 12/10/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2014)
- 12/10/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/02/2014)
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 83B005602
- 12/31/2011Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 294-66-33
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 1992-05-08
- Last review
- 2023-01-12
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-07-07
- Reported mileage
- 1,629,835,251 mi (2024)
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