DBA: Johnstone Supply
J R Balsan Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Downingtown, PA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 21 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 21 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 84% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 75% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 75% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37% | 80% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | VT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | MD |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1.93 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.01 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0.75 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.26 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 7 states. Top state MD accounts for 35% of activity. Activity outside home state (PA): 100%.
+2 other states with fewer inspections
| 5 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | NH | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ME | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 39375A1TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 39111B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. | Driver Fitness | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 3958A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |