Freight Carrier · Calexico, CA
JL' SONS
1303B E HIGHWAY 98 · Calexico, CA 92231
AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MC #497772
- USDOT #1283115 USDOT Active
- 6Power Units
- 7Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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
Crashes (24 mo)
-
0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
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
- 84Total
- 31Clean
- 53With 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 ATIS
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 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
- 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
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 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.
- 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 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.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Vehicle Maintenance 62
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 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.
- 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.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 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.
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 396.3A1-CDHSMSCMSemi-Trailer - Cracks anywhere in the hitch system, including mounting surface and frame cross member
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
- 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns
- 393.65C-FISFuel - Improper securement of fuel tank.
Hours of Service 1
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.
Unsafe Driving 2
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Locations
Physical Address
JL' SONS1303B E HIGHWAY 98
CALEXICO, CA 92231
Mailing Address
JL SONS TRUCKING INCPO BOX 257
HEBER, CA 92249