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J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

743 CABIN CREEK RD · Nicholson, GA 30565

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #881189
  • USDOT #2534602 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is a Nicholson, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-881189 and their USDOT number is 2534602.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/06/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,736,118 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 14 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: GA (14), SC (11), NC (3), AL (3), MS (2), LA (1), TN (1), FL (1). Home base: Nicholson, Georgia.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.34 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.03 10 Vehicle Maintenance 8.37 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 1

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 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
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 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
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates1× SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
J & L EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
743 CABIN CREEK RD
NICHOLSON, GA 30565
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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