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Freight Carrier · Emporia, KS

S & J TRANSPORTATION CO

Name: S & J TRANSPORTATION CO
Address: 309 MERCHANT ST, EMPORIA, KS, 66801, US
Telephone: (620) 343-7000

309 MERCHANT ST · Emporia, KS 66801

Authorized: Property

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MC #864869
USDOT #2496332 USDOT Active

54
Power Units
35
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

S & J TRANSPORTATION CO is a Emporia, KS freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kansas. This company has 54 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-864869 and their USDOT number is 2496332.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/10/2024 · last updated May 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 12/10/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 1,501,076 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: KS (38). Home base: Emporia, Kansas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.12 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.46 2

Inspection Summary

38
Total
32
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 3

383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8

Vehicle Maintenance 2

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

S & J TRANSPORTATION CO
309 MERCHANT ST
EMPORIA, KS 66801

Mailing Address

S & J TRANSPORTATION CO
PO BOX D
EMPORIA, KS 66801

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