HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1023155-j-h-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
J & H EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.4% vs Washington average 24.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (206) 763-3351, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC431498.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC431498 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP67043A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 19, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
13 of 28 · Washington avg 24.5%
0 of 41 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | WA | 2 | 9 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | WA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 21, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | WA | 1 | 9 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Washington average covers 48,815 vehicle and 83,315 driver inspections of all Washington-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
59 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 77 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 19 | 91.5% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 6.8% | 12.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 2 | 2 |
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126BCIM | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Washington column is the mix across all Washington-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Moses Lake, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Bellingham, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Fife, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1023155 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC431498 |
| Legal name | J & H EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 26 |
| Drivers | 28 |
| Annual mileage | 2,210,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 8, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 25, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherPowder Milk Products
Questions about J & H EXPRESS INC
What does J & H EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC431498: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about J & H EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking J & H EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1023155. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (206) 763-3351, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC431498, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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