J&b Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2643530 · Merrillville, IN 46410 · 6168181532
Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, J&b Express LLC (DOT# 2643530) in Merrillville, Indiana has 81 inspections on record with 149 violations and a 24.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 149 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 · 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | KY | 0 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | AL | 1 | 1 |
| 01/30/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/25/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-NOV-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-AUG-24 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-AUG-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-NOV-25 | TX | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 03-FEB-25 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-JAN-26 | PA | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Spinnaker Insurance Company | $750 |
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.