What is Joe & Son's Trucking's safety grade?

Joe & Son's Trucking 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 Joe & Son's Trucking have?

Joe & Son's Trucking has 8 inspections on record with a 25.0% 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 59 violations.

Has Joe & Son's Trucking been involved in any crashes?

Joe & Son's Trucking has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Joe & Son's Trucking have active authority and insurance?

Joe & Son's Trucking has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Joe & Son's Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 553806 · Ulysses, KS 67880 · 6203564928

Legal name: Jose Hernandez

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

Last inspected 02/24/2026

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, Joe & Son's Trucking (DOT# 553806) in Ulysses, Kansas has 8 inspections on record with 59 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

8 Inspections

25.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

6 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 25.0%

Carrier: 25.0% (2 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 8) National: 6.4%

27% OOS rate better than 27% of carriers in Kansas

34% crash rate better than 34% of carriers in Kansas

Violation Categories · 59 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.

59 total violations across 8 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (5%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 8 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.

Level 1: 2 (25%) Level 2: 5 (62%) Level 3: 1 (12%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
02/24/2026	KS	2	0
02/16/2026	KS	3	0
05/01/2025	KS	2	0
10/02/2024	KS	1	1
08/20/2024	KS	2	0
11/16/2023	KS	2	0
09/21/2023	KS	1	1
08/01/2023	KS	2	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 MC274007

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	01/09/2021

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 6

Drivers 6

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/17/1994

MCS-150 Filed 20260218 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 327,385

Address 1944 Hernandez Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880