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J ROSS EXPRESS INC

3160 EAST 79TH STREET · Cleveland, OH 44104

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  • MC #640963
  • USDOT #1202839 USDOT Active
  • 39
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J ROSS EXPRESS INC is a Cleveland, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 39 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-640963 and their USDOT number is 1202839.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Sep 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 215,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 16 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: OH (16). Home base: Cleveland, Ohio.

Safety Record

2 Acute/Critical 18 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.69 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 21.54 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.35 1

Inspection Summary

  • 16
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container6× OOS×6 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
  • 393.82-SMSpeedometer - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1
  • 383.37(a)Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee to operate a CMV during any period in which the driver does not have a current CLP or CDL or does not have a CLP or CDL with the proper class or endorsements. An employer may not use a driver to operate a CMV who violates any restriction on the driver's CLP or CDL0× SW 0
  • 391.51(b)(2)Failing to maintain inquiries into driver's driving record in driver's qualification file0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address
J ROSS EXPRESS INC
3160 EAST 79TH STREET
CLEVELAND, OH 44104
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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