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Freight Carrier · North Tazewell, VA

J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES

Name: J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES
Address: 176 CAVITTS CREEK RD, NORTH TAZEWELL, VA, 24630, US
Telephone: (276) 988-7653

176 CAVITTS CREEK RD · North Tazewell, VA 24630

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #178215
USDOT #271413 USDOT Active

22
Power Units
11
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES is a North Tazewell, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-178215 and their USDOT number is 271413.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/09/2024 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name J & S TRANSPORT INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/09/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 1,266,759 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: VA (15), KY (14), WV (12), TN (11), PA (6), AL (4), CO (2), UT (2), TX (1), IN (1), IL (1), SC (1), +1 more. Home base: North Tazewell, Virginia.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.31 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.84 8 Vehicle Maintenance 2.9 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

71
Total
48
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 7

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLOWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 7

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

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
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES
176 CAVITTS CREEK RD
NORTH TAZEWELL, VA 24630

Mailing Address

J & S TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 1043
NORTH TAZEWELL, VA 24630

Location on Map

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J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 7

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 5

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