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Freight Carrier · Clarendon, PA

J R KAYS TRUCKING

31 RAILROAD STREET · Clarendon, PA 16313

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  • MC #411708
  • USDOT #965476 USDOT Active
  • 43
    Power Units
  • 35
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J R KAYS TRUCKING is a Clarendon, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 43 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-411708 and their USDOT number is 965476.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/01/2025 · last updated Aug 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JR KAYS TRUCKING INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/01/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,809,979 (2024)

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 New York — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: NY (30), PA (23), OH (4), SC (2), IN (2), NC (1), DE (1). Home base: Clarendon, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.19 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.51 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.36 2

Inspection Summary

  • 63
    Total
  • 40
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 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

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
J R KAYS TRUCKING
31 RAILROAD STREET
CLARENDON, PA 16313
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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