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J & M TANK LINES INC

1100 CORPORATE PARKWAY · Birmingham, AL 35242

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(205) 876-1905 Tap to call
  • MC #148903
  • USDOT #184405 USDOT Active
  • 438
    Power Units
  • 374
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J & M TANK LINES INC is a Birmingham, AL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 438 truck(s) in their fleet and 374 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-148903 and their USDOT number is 184405.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/29/2026 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 31,380,865 (2021)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Alabama — 91 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 71 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 46 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: AL (91), GA (71), TX (50), TN (46), SC (31), FL (18), LA (12), KY (12), MS (11), NC (5), AR (3), NY (2), +10 more. Home base: Birmingham, Alabama.

Safety Record

45 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 12
    Injury
  • 18
    Tow
  • 30
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.09 55 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 21 Vehicle Maintenance 3.72 88 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 3

Inspection Summary

  • 365
    Total
  • 215
    Clean
  • 150
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 112 unique codes

Critical 27

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 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× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other9× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Hours of Service 16

  • 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 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× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 54

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
J & M TANK LINES INC
1100 CORPORATE PARKWAY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:71669431132825662

Same phone number 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:71669431132825662

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