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Freight Carrier · Joplin, MO

PBJ EXPRESS INC

Name: PBJ EXPRESS INC
Address: 19360 SOUTH DOGWOOD RD, JOPLIN, MO, 64801, US
Telephone: (855) 550-0588

19360 SOUTH DOGWOOD RD · Joplin, MO 64801

Authorized: Property

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MC #871630
USDOT #2512943 USDOT Active

17
Power Units
17
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PBJ EXPRESS INC is a Joplin, MO freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Missouri. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-871630 and their USDOT number is 2512943.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/14/2026 · last updated May 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 900,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: IL (6), MO (5), MN (4), IA (3), NE (3), TX (2), SC (1), TN (1), OH (1), KY (1), FL (1), IN (1), +1 more. Home base: Joplin, Missouri.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.8 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.78 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

30
Total
14
Clean
16
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
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 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
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.1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

PBJ EXPRESS INC
19360 SOUTH DOGWOOD RD
JOPLIN, MO 64801

Mailing Address

PBJ EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 1908
JOPLIN, MO 64801

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