J&B Express Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Merrillville, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 23 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 35 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 35 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 86% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 81% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 84% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 95% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 92% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
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 | 6 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 7 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 3.55 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 9 | 0.64 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8.25 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.42 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.03 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 21 states. Top state AR accounts for 13% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 100%.
+16 other states with fewer inspections
| 11 |
| 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
| MI |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3953A3HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3929A2C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 3922SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 39141B10MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 393207BAALPMEOOS | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |