What is L & J Trucking LLC's safety grade?

L & J Trucking LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. 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 L & J Trucking LLC have?

L & J Trucking LLC has 6 inspections on record with a 16.7% 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 5 violations.

Has L & J Trucking LLC been involved in any crashes?

L & J Trucking LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does L & J Trucking LLC have active authority and insurance?

L & J Trucking LLC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

L & J Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2027936 · Sturgis, SD 57785 · 6053905120

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 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, L & J Trucking LLC (DOT# 2027936) in Sturgis, South Dakota has 6 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

6 Inspections

16.7% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 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 16.7%

Carrier: 16.7% (1 of 6) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 6) National: 6.4%

37% OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in South Dakota

24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in South Dakota

Violation Categories · 5 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.

5 total violations across 6 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 6 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 4 states: MT, ND, NE, SD

Level 2: 2 (33%) Level 3: 4 (67%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/05/2026	NE	3	0
02/02/2024	ND	2	0
12/11/2023	SD	3	0
08/17/2023	MT	3	0
05/24/2023	SD	2	1
05/24/2023	SD	3	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 MC712641

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	08/26/2020

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 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 04/30/2010

MCS-150 Filed 20250626 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 101,507

Address 8205 Todd Court, Sturgis, SD 57785