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KJS TRANSPORT INC

5342 ELMWOOD AVE · Indianapolis, IN 46203-6078

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  • MC #884741
  • USDOT #2542496 USDOT Active
  • 50
    Power Units
  • 47
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KJS TRANSPORT INC is a Indianapolis, IN freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 50 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-884741 and their USDOT number is 2542496.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/18/2025 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,034,860 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 23 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: MI (40), IN (23), NC (8), MO (5), TX (4), NM (4), WV (4), TN (3), SC (2), KY (2), OH (1), IL (1). Home base: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.74 28 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.65 18 Vehicle Maintenance 9.3 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 2

Inspection Summary

  • 97
    Total
  • 29
    Clean
  • 68
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× OOS×1 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 Time4× OOS×1 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× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× 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 minutes1× 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
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
  • 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:1× SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× 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
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KJS TRANSPORT INC
5342 ELMWOOD AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203-6078
Mailing Address
KJS TRANSPORT INC
28000 WICK RD
ROMULUS, MI 48174

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