M&J Carriers LLC
Laredo, TX
Profile data updated Jun 15, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
292
Power Units
294
Drivers
Est. 2012 (13 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
M&J CARRIERS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2012. Based in LAREDO, TX, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, M&J Carriers LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 45 | 247 | 0 | 292 |
| Trailers | 24 | 1,377 | 0 | 1,401 |
Authorized Cargo Types
M&J Carriers LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 294
MCS-150 Mileage: 27,273,890 miles (2025)
Driver Information
294
Total Drivers
294
CDL Drivers
232
Interstate Drivers
62
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by M&J CARRIERS LLC
872 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Hytr, Wanc. Equipment breakdown: 561 SEMI-TRAILER, 306 TRUCK TRACTOR, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 561 | 64% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 306 | 35% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 0% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 188 | 23% |
| Hytr | 82 | 10% |
| Wanc | 81 | 10% |
| International | 70 | 9% |
| Hyundai Tr | 60 | 7% |
| Wabash Nat | 48 | 6% |
| Gdan | 36 | 4% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 30 | 4% |
| Great Dane | 28 | 3% |
| Van Guard | 24 | 3% |
| Wabash Vans | 23 | 3% |
| Vntc | 22 | 3% |
| Volvo | 19 | 2% |
| Vanr | 18 | 2% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 17 | 2% |
| Hyun | 15 | 2% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 15 | 2% |
| Stoughton | 13 | 2% |
| Internatio | 11 | 1% |
| Stou | 11 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 872 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002021T | TN | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| R824320 | TX | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3231054 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | May 2026 |
| 3159818 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 2928011 | IN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3561935 | IN | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 042010T | TN | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 022726T | TN | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| R824234 | TX | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 244328Z | ME | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3781224 | IN | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| 3453340 | IN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 253288T | TN | VANH SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3272620 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| R824238 | TX | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3491250 | IN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 153951T | TN | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| U938174 | TN | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| U988181 | TN | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 402466Z | ME | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 11 states: TN (360) · IN (245) · ME (162) · TX (61) · UK (22) · WI (14) · MX (3) · MO (2) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 872)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
829
Inspections
24 months
945
Violations
Total found
193
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | US | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | US | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 07/10/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/10/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | OK | Full | 4 | 2 |
| 07/08/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 829 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TS TS CA0000056 03 | $750,000 | 04/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-16-2-201661 | 11/19/2020 | 12/29/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA513422 | 10/18/2012 | 12/29/2012 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-16-2-201661 | 10/16/2020 | 12/17/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-16-2-201661 | 10/16/2020 | 11/19/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10051301 | 10/16/2018 | 10/24/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 203407 | 10/16/2013 | 10/18/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA513422 | 10/18/2012 | 10/18/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA513422 | 10/18/2012 | 10/18/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA513422 | 10/18/2012 | 10/18/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10051302 | 10/16/2019 | 10/16/2020 | CANCEL | |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10051301 | 10/16/2018 | 10/16/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30901 | 10/16/2017 | 10/16/2018 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30672 | 05/05/2017 | 10/16/2017 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30031 | 03/03/2016 | 10/16/2016 | CANCEL | |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 351072 | 10/16/2014 | 10/16/2015 | CANCEL | |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 203407 | 10/16/2013 | 10/16/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA513422 | 10/18/2012 | 10/16/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30672 | 10/16/2016 | 05/05/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | LNG21MJ0401-01 | 04/01/2022 | 04/03/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000056 02 | 04/01/2025 | 04/02/2026 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
22
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
22
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| 05/19/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/06/2026 | TX | AUSTIN, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/14/2026 | LA | PORT ALLEN, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/25/2025 | AR | RURAL(WHITE COUNTY), AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/19/2025 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/04/2025 | AR | RURAL(CLARK COUNTY), AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/02/2025 | MS | ITAWAMBA, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/10/2025 | LA | RAYNE, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/13/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/21/2025 | TX | SAN ANTONIO, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/15/2025 | TX | AUSTIN, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/06/2025 | TX | SALADO, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/04/2025 | AL | DECATUR, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/17/2025 | TX | SAN ANTONIO, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/14/2025 | IA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/30/2024 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 12/28/2024 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/08/2024 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/27/2024 | MS | CORINTH, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/25/2024 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/25/2024 | TX | DALLAS, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does M&J CARRIERS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, M&J CARRIERS LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is M&J CARRIERS LLC's authority currently active?
M&J CARRIERS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has M&J CARRIERS LLC been in business?
M&J CARRIERS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2012, making their authority approximately 13 years, 9 months old.
Where is M&J CARRIERS LLC located?
M&J CARRIERS LLC is physically located at 14218 BUSINESS AVE, LAREDO, TX 78045.
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Roadside Inspection History 829 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
M&J CARRIERS LLC has been inspected 829 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, TN, AR. Out of these, 163 inspections (about 20%) 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 393.75A3-TAOL — 46 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | US | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | US | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-10 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-10 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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