Freight Carrier · San Diego, CA
JL XPRESS INC
1556 LANCASTER POINT WAY · San Diego, CA 92154
Authorized: Property
(619) 671-2020
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- MC #894648
- USDOT #2563169 USDOT Active
- 51Power Units
- 44Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
JL XPRESS INC is a San Diego, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 51 truck(s) in their fleet and 44 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-894648 and their USDOT number is 2563169.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/01/2026 · last updated May 25, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- MCS-150 Filed 04/01/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 2,773,237 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Intermodal Containers
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: CA (456), US (29), AZ (11), NM (5), NV (1). Home base: San Diego, California.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 0Tow
- 1Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.54
11
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.13
13
Vehicle Maintenance
5.62
216
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.09
5
Inspection Summary
- 502Total
- 276Clean
- 226With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 153 unique codes
Critical 66
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 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
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 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
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 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.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.70B2-CDLMPCoupling - Locking mechanism parts are missing/broken/deformed and kingpin is not secure
- 396.3A1-CDFWC-MT20Coupling - Fifth wheel plate is cracked more than 20% of the distance across the metal in the direction of the crack
- 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing
- 396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing
- 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
- 393.201(c)Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)
- 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Vehicle Maintenance 71
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 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.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 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
- 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper
- 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.67C8-FFuel - Improper fuel tank safety vent
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
Unsafe Driving 5
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Hours of Service 10
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty
- 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 the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 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.
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
Locations
Physical Address
JL XPRESS INC1556 LANCASTER POINT WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Mailing Address
Same as physical.