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Freight Carrier · Portage, IN

J&N EXPRESS DISTRIBUTION LLC

1887 BOARDWALK CIR · Portage, IN 46368

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(219) 289-7275 Tap to call

MC #1692184
USDOT #4333359 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J&N EXPRESS DISTRIBUTION LLC is a Portage, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1692184 and their USDOT number is 4333359.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2026 · last updated Aug 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1 (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

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: PA (2), NJ (1), SC (1), IL (1), OH (1), WI (1). Home base: Portage, Indiana.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.05 4 Vehicle Maintenance 7.54 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.31 1

Inspection Summary

7
Total
2
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 5

393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

J&N EXPRESS DISTRIBUTION LLC
1887 BOARDWALK CIR
PORTAGE, IN 46368

Mailing Address

J&N EXPRESS DISTRIBUTION LLC
1887 BOARDWALK CIR
PORTAGE, IN 46368-6423

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