Freight Carrier · East Chicago, IN

J & A TRANSPORT LLC

This carrier is no longer available. Their record is preserved here for historical reference. Contact details have been removed. Marked unavailable on September 5, 2026.

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East Chicago, IN

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #621954
  • USDOT #1693752 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J & A TRANSPORT LLC was a East Chicago, IN freight carrier in the state of Indiana. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-621954 and their USDOT number is 1693752.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2026 · last updated Sep 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 249,200 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Aug 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.25 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2.7 2 Vehicle Maintenance 12.27 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.5 1

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 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: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report 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
  • 393.76A-SBSleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements SW 3
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 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 SW 3
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1
  • 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. SW 1

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