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Freight Carrier · Portage, MI

J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC

Name: J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC
Address: 3700 E MILHAM AVE, PORTAGE, MI, 49002, US
Telephone: (269) 279-7405

3700 E MILHAM AVE · Portage, MI 49002

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #193944
USDOT #2445254 USDOT Active

40
Power Units
41
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC is a Portage, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 41 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-193944 and their USDOT number is 2445254.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,483,654 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MI (10), OH (6), IN (5), IL (3). Home base: Portage, Michigan.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.82 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.09 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.97 2

Inspection Summary

24
Total
7
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
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

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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.1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.112-CCargo - Tiedown not adjustable1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC
3700 E MILHAM AVE
PORTAGE, MI 49002

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
P & P TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC Portage, MI	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	20	20	172374	244793
SHORT TRANSIT LLC Portage, MI	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	483472	1217819

J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 8

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 2

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

Same phone number 2

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