R & J Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 159870 · Manitowoc, WI 54220 · 9206833228
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, R & J Transport INC (DOT# 159870) in Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 9 inspections on record with 6 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 6 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 9 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 06/05/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/21/2024 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/20/2024 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2024 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 02/07/2024 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13/2023 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/08/2023 | WI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-MAY-24 | WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Great West Casualty Co. | N/A |
| SURETY | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.