HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/264186-r-j-cartage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
R & J CARTAGE INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (219) 926-1246, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC119591.
- 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) | MC119591 | Primary | ASCOT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRAU10000016-01 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 13 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 14 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2025 | IN | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2025 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 72.2% | 58.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 3 | 27.8% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Accepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ HM Other · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177801LEAK | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMTVMCMID | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMTVMMCNID | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817E1HMHC | 1 | 0 |
| No placards/markings when required Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823A | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | East Chicago, IN | 0 | 4 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Valparaiso, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Sauk Village, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Joliet Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 264186 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC119591 |
| Legal name | R & J CARTAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 34 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 965,320 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 24, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 30, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/Gases
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.
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Questions about R & J CARTAGE INC
What does R & J CARTAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC119591: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about R & J CARTAGE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. The MCS-150 was last updated May 6, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking R & J CARTAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 264186. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 926-1246, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC119591, 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 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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