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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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JR KAYS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 965476 · MC411708 · EIN 36-4662176 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
31 RAILROAD STREET, CLARENDON, PA, 16313
(814) 723-4627 · MIKE FITZSIMMONS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
43 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
60 / 242
Crashes (24 mo)
5 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CVP 2030013-00 · eff 09/21/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance121 pts
Unsafe Driving89 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Other10 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.7A-UOC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 |
Most inspected states
NY29
PA21
OH4
SC2
IN2
NC1
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.03 | 2.03 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.22 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.37 | 0.37 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.59 | 2.59 | ≈29–33% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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 Union County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Union County, NC 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% · Seat belt 24% · Speeding 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Hours exceeded 88% · Log / ELD device 13%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 14 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 46% · Suspension / axle 22% (1 OOS) · Other 12% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 19 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, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
393.207F-SASMD, 396.7A-UOC
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.943).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 20%
395.3AII
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.523).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | MONROE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/28/2025 | WHITE PIGEON TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/10/2025 | Lower Paxton Twp, PA | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2025 | MAPLEWOOD TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 10/17/2024 | RIDGEWAY TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
45 trailer29 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MIKE FITZSIMMONS
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2001-07-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2024)
09/21/2019 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CVP 2030013-00
09/21/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006225
10/06/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-E4243-370515
09/21/2016 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-E4243-370515
09/21/2013 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-E4243-370515
08/26/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/19/2013)
08/26/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/19/2013)
09/21/2012 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06980301
03/27/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06980301
02/21/2012 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06980301
01/24/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06860401
10/21/2011 — Insurance cancelled — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6010725-1
09/21/2011 — Insurance replaced — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK-6010725-1
09/21/2011 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06860401
06/07/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/19/2009 — Insurance name changed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 5356576
09/21/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN015346
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