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Freight Carrier · Gary, IN

J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC

Name: J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC
Address: 2056 LOUISIANA ST, GARY, IN, 46407, US
Telephone: (574) 318-8235

2056 LOUISIANA ST · Gary, IN 46407

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #822963
USDOT #2393885 USDOT Active

34
Power Units
40
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC is a Gary, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-822963 and their USDOT number is 2393885.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/12/2026 · last updated Sep 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/12/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,215,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Fresh Produce
U.S. Mail
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Construction

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
3
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.05 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.28 16 Vehicle Maintenance 3.38 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.35 3

Inspection Summary

87
Total
47
Clean
40
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 16

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 13

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
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 Time2× 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
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× 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.2× 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
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.24C1III-ELDDOFHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment, when directed by an authorized safety officer1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.86(a)(1)Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC
2056 LOUISIANA ST
GARY, IN 46407

Mailing Address

J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 12041
CHICAGO, IL 60612

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J & A & SONS TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 16

Hours of Service 13

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Locations

Location on Map

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