J Lyles Jr Trucking Safety Record
DOT# 519008 · Natchez, MS 39120 · 6014421176
Legal name: Jerry Lyles Jr
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, J Lyles Jr Trucking (DOT# 519008) in Natchez, Mississippi has 47 inspections on record with 71 violations and a 14.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 71 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 · 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/05/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 10/02/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | MS | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-APR-24 | TX | 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 | Highlander Specialty 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.