HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/159870-r-j-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
R & J TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC144867
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (920) 683-3228, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC144867.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC144867 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP78077A · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Sep 1, 1997 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC144867 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP78077A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 1997 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC144867 | — | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Policy 7901108179 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 1 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 6 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | KY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 13, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 21, 2024 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Wisconsin average covers 42,218 vehicle and 76,980 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension - Broken main leaf spring Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207CSBML | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Wauwatosa, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Stevens Point, WI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 159870 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC144867 |
| Legal name | R & J TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 772,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 11, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 13, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about R & J TRANSPORT INC
Is R & J TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. R & J TRANSPORT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does R & J TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC144867: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about R & J TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking R & J TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 159870. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (920) 683-3228, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC144867, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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