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Freight Carrier/broker · Thomaston, CT

J R C TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: J R C TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 47 MAPLE AVENUE, THOMASTON, CT, 06787, US
Telephone: (860) 283-0207

47 MAPLE AVENUE · Thomaston, CT 06787

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #180511
USDOT #254145 USDOT Active

269
Power Units
269
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

J R C TRANSPORTATION INC is a Thomaston, CT freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Connecticut. This company has 269 truck(s) in their fleet and 269 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-180511 and their USDOT number is 254145.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/11/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/11/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 34,795,688 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

79 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
11
Injury
16
Tow
28
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.87 66 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 24 Vehicle Maintenance 4.6 135 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 3

Inspection Summary

523
Total
318
Clean
205
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 144 unique codes

Critical 49

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS23× OOS×23 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on8× OOS×8 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured13× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs5× OOS×5 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.118(d)(3)Insufficient or improper arrangement of tiedowns for lumber or building materials1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.132(c)Insufficient tiedowns per vehicle stack of crushed cars1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured7× OOS×6 SW 1
392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.1421× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.132(b)Prohibited use of synthetic webbing1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× 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, other8× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

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 Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
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 carrier3× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× 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.3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
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 official1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.24C1II-ELDDLDHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description, when prompted by the ELD1× SW 1
395.24C2I-ELDUNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 69

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.25(b)Lamps are not visible as required1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9B-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) obscured1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× 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 wear7× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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.1× 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.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns8× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.7× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

J R C TRANSPORTATION INC
47 MAPLE AVENUE
THOMASTON, CT 06787

Mailing Address

J R C TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 366
THOMASTON, CT 06787

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 144 unique codes

Critical 49

Unsafe Driving 12

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 69

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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