Freight Carrier · Calexico, CA

JL' SONS

1303B E HIGHWAY 98 · Calexico, CA 92231

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #497772
  • USDOT #1283115 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JL' SONS is a Calexico, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-497772 and their USDOT number is 1283115.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/29/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JL SONS TRUCKING INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 375,108 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: CA (53), US (23), AZ (3), NV (2), LA (1), WA (1), WY (1). Home base: Calexico, California.

Safety Record

42 Severe Violations Updated 10 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.36 4 Vehicle Maintenance 16.92 50 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.38 4

Inspection Summary

  • 84
    Total
  • 31
    Clean
  • 53
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 98 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth11× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 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 component OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×7 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 62

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt13× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system10× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 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 wear SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.3A1-CDHSMSCMSemi-Trailer - Cracks anywhere in the hitch system, including mounting surface and frame cross member SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured13× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2

Hours of Service 1

Driver Fitness 1

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Physical Address
JL' SONS
1303B E HIGHWAY 98
CALEXICO, CA 92231
Mailing Address
JL SONS TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 257
HEBER, CA 92249

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