What is Jls Express's safety grade?

Jls Express has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Jls Express have?

Jls Express has 11 inspections on record with a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 28 violations.

Has Jls Express been involved in any crashes?

Jls Express has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Jls Express have active authority and insurance?

Jls Express has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Jls Express Safety Record

DOT# 1738509 · Valparaiso, IN 46383 · 5163306614

Legal name: Smart Beverages INC

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/12/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jls Express (DOT# 1738509) in Valparaiso, Indiana has 11 inspections on record with 28 violations and a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

11 Inspections

27.3% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

5 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 27.3%

Carrier: 27.3% (3 of 11) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 11) National: 6.4%

29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Indiana

44% crash rate better than 44% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 28 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.

28 total violations across 11 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 11 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.

Inspected across 6 states: FL, MD, NJ, NY, US, VA

Level 1: 2 (18%) Level 2: 4 (36%) Level 3: 5 (45%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
01/12/2026	NJ	3	0
04/23/2025	NY	2	0
09/03/2024	NY	3	0
08/09/2024	FL	2	1
05/30/2024	NY	3	0
04/30/2024	NY	2	0
04/09/2024	MD	2	1
10/25/2023	VA	3	0
08/10/2023	US	1	1
07/27/2023	NY	3	0
04/11/2023	NY	1	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.

MC/MX Number MC722674

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Trisura Specialty Insurance Company	$750	04/25/2025
CARGO	Westchester Fire Insurance Company	N/A	05/01/2012

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.

Power Units 5

Drivers 5

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 02/15/2008

MCS-150 Filed 20251008 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 186,311

Address 5 Washington St Ste 300, Valparaiso, IN 46383