TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC

AUTHORIZED
11340 W 450 S, DUNKIRK, IN, 47336|(260) 766-4331

USDOT

2166278

MC Number

752687

Fleet Size

16

Total Drivers

10

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in DUNKIRK, Indiana, operating 16 power units with 10 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 4.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 22 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate4.5%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate25.0%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Indiana is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 46,436 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

22

Total

65%

Driver %

Driver Inspections22
Vehicle Inspections12
Driver OOS Rate4.5%
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 12, 2025

$750,000CANCELLED

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC (USDOT #2166278) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC's safety record?

TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC has 22 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC operate?

TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC operates 16 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC located?

TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC is based in DUNKIRK, Indiana at 11340 W 450 S, 47336. Phone: (260) 766-4331.

What are TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC's out-of-service rates?

TJ EXPRESS SERVICE LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.