DBA: DAVES HEAVY TOWING
TJS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 12.5% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 27
Trailers: 22 (22 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
87 OLD CAMPLAIN ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844
Phone Number
(908) 526-3999
Mailing Address
87 OLD CAMPLAIN ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844
Cell Phone
(908) 420-7738
Email Address
Fax Number
(908) 526-7618
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000121 05 | $1,000,000 | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000121 04 | $1,000,000 | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… | 2026-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000121 03 | $1,000,000 | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… | 2025-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000121 02 | $1,000,000 | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… | 2024-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000121 01 | $1,000,000 | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… | 2023-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000121 00 | $1,000,000 | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… | 2022-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | AXSA-00083-00 | $1,000,000 | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2021-03-12 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-09-14 | BIPD/Primary | 334599 | $1,000,000 | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… | 2017-03-12 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | 334599 | $1,000,000 | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… | 2015-10-20 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
56 inspections · 7 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
16 inspections · 4 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
100.0%
National avg: 4.5%
Above average
1 inspections · 1 OOS
FMCSA Inspection Records (56 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | SPSBI01397 | 3 | NJ | 0 | 0 | KENS 2NKHHM6X... |
| May 11, 2026 | SPNVI01799 | 2 | NJ | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACXD2... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | SPTAI01066 | 2 | NJ | 1 | 0 | WESTERN ST 5KKHBWDV... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | SPTAI01066 | 2 | NJ | 1 | 0 | WESTERN ST 5KKHBWDV... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | SPPTI01004 | 1 | NJ | 1 | 0 | 1XPXD49X... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | SPPTI01004 | 1 | NJ | 1 | 0 | 1XPXD49X... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | SPPSI04078 | 2 | NJ | 3 | 0 | 1XKWP4TX... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | SPPSI04078 | 2 | NJ | 3 | 0 | 1XKWP4TX... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | SPSBI01240 | 2 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 1FVACXD2... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | SPEPI02151 | 2 | NJ | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3ALACXD2... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | SPRMI02461 | 1 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 1XPXD40X... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 3261C00426 | 3 | MD | 3 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPCP4TX... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | SPQKI06259 | 2 | NJ | 0 | 0 | KENSINGTON 2NKHHM6X... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | SPSBI00954 | 2 | NJ | 1 | 0 | 1FVACXD2... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | C130000384 | 2 | PA | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPCD49X... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 3054C00180 | 3 | MD | 2 | 2 | PETERBILT 1NPXL40X... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | SPRTI01940 | 1 | NJ | 0 | 0 | FRE 3ALACXD2... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | SPOOI03310 | 3 | NJ | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3ALHGNDV... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | SPTAI00581 | 2 | NJ | 3 | 1 | KENS 2NKHHM6X... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | SPRYI01312 | 3 | NJ | 0 | 0 | PETR 1NPCL40X... |
May 27, 2026
SPSBI01397
May 11, 2026
SPNVI01799
Apr 28, 2026
SPTAI01066
Apr 28, 2026
SPTAI01066
Apr 10, 2026
SPPTI01004
Apr 10, 2026
SPPTI01004
Mar 19, 2026
SPPSI04078
Mar 19, 2026
SPPSI04078
Mar 19, 2026
SPSBI01240
Feb 25, 2026
SPEPI02151
Feb 14, 2026
SPRMI02461
Feb 5, 2026
3261C00426
Jan 23, 2026
SPQKI06259
Dec 13, 2025
SPSBI00954
Oct 2, 2025
C130000384
Sep 24, 2025
3054C00180
Sep 5, 2025
SPRTI01940
Sep 5, 2025
SPOOI03310
Aug 12, 2025
SPTAI00581
Jun 19, 2025
SPRYI01312
Jun 17, 2025
SPTAI00504
Jun 16, 2025
SPQTI03351
Jun 10, 2025
SPMEI01362
Jun 2, 2025
3261C00100
Jun 2, 2025
SPTAI00476
May 29, 2025
SPRLI01823
May 14, 2025
D507501011
Jan 21, 2025
SPC3010385
Nov 13, 2024
SPL3010192
Nov 13, 2024
D012101447
Oct 11, 2024
3012003807
Oct 9, 2024
5546005805
Oct 4, 2024
SPREI02235
Sep 18, 2024
SPL0165230
Sep 4, 2024
SPT0474388
Jun 11, 2024
SPT0421170
Jun 4, 2024
SPF0241810
May 2, 2024
SPRCI01663
Mar 20, 2024
3240003690
Mar 16, 2024
SPQXI01536
Feb 26, 2024
SPT0550354
Feb 22, 2024
3261002907
Feb 15, 2024
SPREI01736
Feb 15, 2024
K326404617
Feb 9, 2024
SPQXI01464
Feb 1, 2024
SPT0473606
Jan 12, 2024
D808500076
Jan 8, 2024
SPREI01635
Dec 15, 2023
SPT0521465
Nov 15, 2023
SPPFI02776
Total Inspections
56
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
56
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (13 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2023 | NJ0003430426 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 27, 2023 | NJ0023204274 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2023 | NJ0006944427 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 20, 2023 | NJ0023703300 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2021 | NJ0021704933 | NJ | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2021 | NJ0021575482 | NJ | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2021 | NJ0021129206 | NJ | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2019 | NJ0019930635 | NJ | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2019 | NY3796269200 | NY | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2017 | NJ0017320214 | NJ | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2016 | NJ0016928958 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2016 | NJ0016251191 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 25, 2015 | NJ0015904178 | NJ | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Dec 28, 2023
NJ • NJ0003430426
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 27, 2023
NJ • NJ0023204274
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 29, 2023
NJ • NJ0006944427
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 20, 2023
NJ • NJ0023703300
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 15, 2021
NJ • NJ0021704933
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Oct 11, 2021
NJ • NJ0021575482
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 19, 2021
NJ • NJ0021129206
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Sep 21, 2019
NJ • NJ0019930635
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 27, 2019
NY • NY3796269200
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 30, 2017
NJ • NJ0017320214
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Sep 17, 2016
NJ • NJ0016928958
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 3, 2016
NJ • NJ0016251191
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 25, 2015
NJ • NJ0015904178
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
6
Total Crashes
13
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
19
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 1 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 56 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 40 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
40
20 owned
Trailers
22
22 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
27
Driver Inspections
16
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
40
Power Units
40
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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