L&J Transportation Companies INC
Pottstown, PA
DBA: L&J LOGISTICS
L&J Transportation Companies INC is an active motor carrier based in Pottstown, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 889135 and MC 436356. It reports 26 power units and 19 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 24 roadside inspections, a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 889135
- MC
- 436356
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Pottstown, PA
- Power units
- 26
- Drivers
- 19
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 24
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 7.1% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
26
Power Units
19
Drivers
FMCSA since 2000 (26 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: May 2027 (set by USDOT 889135's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 13, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 2000, about 26 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 687,047 fleet miles in 2024, about 26,400 miles per power unit.
- 687 other USDOT registrations list Pottstown, PA as their physical address.
Equipment
What L&J Transportation Companies INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (26 of its VINs decoded):
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 8 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| Tractors | 0 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Trailers | 5 | 15 | 0 | 20 |
Authorized Cargo Types
L&J Transportation Companies INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 17
MCS-150 Mileage: 687,047 miles (2024)
Driver Information
19
Total Drivers
17
CDL Drivers
19
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC
17 trucks and 11 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Great Dane Trailers, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 11 SEMI-TRAILER, 9 TRUCK TRACTOR, 8 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 39% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 32% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 29% |
Trailers (11 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 11 |
| Great Dane | 9 |
| Strick | 1 |
| Grdn | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 9 | 32% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 9 | 32% |
| Freightliner | 6 | 21% |
| Great Dane | 1 | 4% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 1 | 4% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 4% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 4% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (28)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3HSDZAPR3SN742850 | 3825366 | IN | International | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1GRAA0629HB702205 | PT268B1 | PA | Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3HSDZTZR7RN234447 | 3459387 | IN | 2024 International | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 1GRAA0625KK139385 | P821175 | IN | 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 1GRAA0628KK139381 | P821172 | IN | 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 3HSDZSZR7RN874877 | 3825439 | IN | 2024 International | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 1S12E9537NE546185 | PT442L3 | PA | 2022 Strick Commercial Trailer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 3HSDZTZR5RN237346 | 3521927 | IN | 2024 International | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 3ALACWFC1NDNH4489 | ZTD8473 | PA | 2022 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR2MSMH7465 | 3114040 | IN | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| 3HAEUMML9NL688060 | ZWL3928 | PA | 2022 International | Straight Truck | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1GRAA0620GB714483 | PT001B0 | PA | 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1FVACXDT1GHGZ5245 | AH64843 | PA | 2016 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 1FVACXDT3GHGZ5246 | AH64842 | PA | 2016 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 1GRAA0626HB702209 | PPE90322 | IN | 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3HSDZAPR3NN654952 | AH37407 | PA | 2022 International | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1GRAA0624EB707615 | PE90388 | IN | 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3ALACWFC5NDNU4853 | ZVD1220 | PA | 2022 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 3HSDZAPR0LN322612 | 2822334 | IN | 2020 International | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1GRAA062XFB703747 | PE90465 | IN | 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1GRAA0624HB702208 | PG24921 | IN | 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EH0NN308672 | 3135859 | IN | 2022 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 1GRAA0620HB702206 | PT648N5 | PA | 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 3HAEUMML2NL688062 | ZWC7859 | PA | 2022 International | Straight Truck | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 3ALACWFC8NDNH4490 | ZTD8474 | PA | 2022 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| JALCDJ164M7K00286 | ZPX1680 | PA | 2021 Chevrolet | Straight Truck | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 3HSDZTZR5RN234446 | 3521754 | IN | 2024 International | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1GRAA0622EB707614 | PE90385 | IN | 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: IN (15) · PA (13)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 28)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
24
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.7%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/16/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/09/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/05/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/23/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/21/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/03/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/08/2025 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/29/2025 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/25/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2025 | NM | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 24 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | AVA 4616100-08 | $1 Million | 06/03/2022 |
| Cargo | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | AVA 4616100-08 | — | 06/03/2022 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | AVA 4616100 | 06/01/2013 | 07/11/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 4616101 | 06/01/2013 | 07/11/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110489 | 06/01/2004 | 07/06/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP110489 | 06/01/2004 | 07/06/2005 | CANCEL | |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9223589 | 06/01/2012 | 07/02/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223589 | 06/01/2012 | 07/02/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | AVA 4616100 | 06/01/2013 | 06/03/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 4616101 | 06/01/2013 | 06/03/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9223589 | 06/01/2012 | 06/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223589 | 06/01/2012 | 06/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | 9223589 | 06/01/2012 | 06/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223589 | 06/01/2012 | 06/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP101203 | 06/01/2007 | 06/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0101203 | 06/01/2011 | 06/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | MVSP0011640-00 | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2007 | CANCEL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | MVSP0011640-00 | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2007 | CANCEL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV4616100 | 06/01/2005 | 06/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | MVSP0011640-00 | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | MVSP001164000 | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | MVSP001164000 | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2006 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC operate?
L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (8 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
Is L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC's authority currently active?
L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is L&J Transportation Companies INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: May 2027 (set by USDOT 889135's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 13, 2025.
What is L&J Transportation Companies INC's safety record?
It reports 26 power units and 19 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 24 roadside inspections, a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 23 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC has been inspected 23 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, MD, CA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 4%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLTCD — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-23 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-21 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-03 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-08 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-29 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-25 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-28 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-08 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-07 | NV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-21 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-21 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-12 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-16 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-23 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-10 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-11 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
5 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for L&J TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES INC, of which 1 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 25 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.52 | 2 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.02 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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