J & S TRANSPORT INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: J & S TRANSPORT & TIRE SALES

176 CAVITTS CREEK RD, NORTH TAZEWELL, VA, 24630|(276) 988-7653

USDOT

271413

MC Number

178215

Fleet Size

22

Total Drivers

11

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

J & S TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in NORTH TAZEWELL, Virginia, operating 22 power units with 11 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 3.1% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 64 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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 rate3.1%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate18.5%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Virginia is 14.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.8% across 23,409 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

64

Total

70%

Driver %

Driver Inspections64
Vehicle Inspections27
Driver OOS Rate3.1%
Vehicle OOS Rate18.5%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 26, 2023

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is J & S TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

Yes. J & S TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #271413) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is J & S TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

J & S TRANSPORT INC has 64 inspections on file and 2 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does J & S TRANSPORT INC operate?

J & S TRANSPORT INC operates 22 power units with 11 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does J & S TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. J & S TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is J & S TRANSPORT INC located?

J & S TRANSPORT INC is based in NORTH TAZEWELL, Virginia at 176 CAVITTS CREEK RD, 24630. Phone: (276) 988-7653.

What are J & S TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?

J & S TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.1%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.5% (national average: 20.72%).