According to FMCSA records, J & a & Sons Trucking INC (DOT# 2393885) in Gary, Indiana has 92 inspections on record with 104 violations and a 10.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
92Inspections
10.9%Vehicle OOS Rate
3Crashes
10Power 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 Rate10.9%
Carrier: 10.9% (10 of 92)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate2.2%
Carrier: 2.2% (2 of 92)National: 6.4%
61%OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Indiana
12%crash rate better than 12% of carriers in Indiana
Violation Categories · 104 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.
104total violations across 92 inspections
12violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
30
Unsafe Driving
35
Hours of Service
36
Driver Fitness
1
Other
2
Inspection History · 92 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.
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 NumberMC822963
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Ms Transverse Insurance Company
$750
12/26/2025
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.