Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
35 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3496735 · MC-1152684 ·
P & J Carriers Inc
35 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 27 statesHARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1152684 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
35Power units
30 observed · MCS-150
28Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
11 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
P & J CARRIERS INC (USDOT 3496735) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Dec 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 30 vehicle-level and 57 driver-level — across 27 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 35 power units and 35 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is P & J CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
P & J CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 3496735, and its motor carrier number is MC-1152684.
Is P & J CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. P & J CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is P & J CARRIERS INC's safety record?
P & J CARRIERS INC has a 36.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 90 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is P & J CARRIERS INC's fleet?
P & J CARRIERS INC operates 35 power units and 35 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is P & J CARRIERS INC based?
P & J CARRIERS INC is based in HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 27 states.
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