J W EXPRESS INC

DOT 267985 MC 180871 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
57 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.07% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
39 units

Drivers: 37

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2735 SPRING GROVE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45225

Phone Number

(513) 241-7400

Mailing Address

2735 SPRING GROVE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45225

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(513) 241-7510

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-05-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-05-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-09-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-09-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2024-05-01 BIPD/Primary 55-232745-01 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-05-01 BIPD/Primary OCA-0000156 $750,000 DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BR… 2024-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-05-01 BIPD/Primary CA210082 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-05-01 BIPD/Primary OCA-0000043-01 $750,000 DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BR… 2021-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-05-01 BIPD/Primary OCA-0000043-00 $750,000 DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BR… 2020-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-05-01 BIPD/Primary CA180054 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-05-01 BIPD/Primary CA180077 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-05-01 BIPD/Primary CA170094 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-01 BIPD/Primary CA160087 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-05-01 BIPD/Primary 70TRS048476 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-15 BIPD/Primary TF639523 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-05-01 BIPD/Primary TF639523 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-05-01 CARGO MXI97910868 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2009-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-05-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9897143 01 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2009-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-11-09 BIPD/Primary LLT100014LGIC $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-05-01 BIPD/Primary LLT100014LGIC $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2006-11-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-11-09 BIPD/Primary LOV1000017SNSIC $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2005-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-01 BIPD/Primary LOV1000017SNSIC $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2004-11-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-05-01 BIPD/Primary WEL1000079UNG $750,000 UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INS… 2004-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-05-01 CARGO 6617596 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-06-01 CARGO ANN-0000125-00 $750,000 NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS … 2001-06-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.07%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

57 inspections · 16 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

15 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 57 Last inspection: Jul 15, 2026 Total crashes: 88

FMCSA Inspection Records (57 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 15, 2026

3909008146

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

Jul 6, 2026

6791000004

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

May 6, 2026

9207002258

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

May 6, 2026

CV44950475

Level 2 KY FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Mar 25, 2026

4178780081

Level 3 IL FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Mar 2, 2026

8632009692

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVXFB00...

Feb 13, 2026

3291000481

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jan 21, 2026

6162004034

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

Jan 13, 2026

6353005168

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVXFB00...

Jan 12, 2026

3244001251

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CK...

Dec 12, 2025

6050001143

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVXFB00...

Dec 10, 2025

1006000232

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVXFB00...

Dec 3, 2025

5001690037

Level 3 IL FRHT 1FVXFB00...

Oct 6, 2025

9571001952

6 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

Sep 2, 2025

8101000067

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...
Total Inspections

57

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

57

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (88 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.

Oct 1, 2025

IN • IN0904810945

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2025

OH • OH0256176643

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 18, 2024

OH • OH0245193072

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2024

IN • IN0904439221

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2023

IN • IN0904367724

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 1, 2022

IL • ILX002651930

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 29, 2022

KY • KY0072746500

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2022

IN • IN0903983686

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 28, 2022

IN • IN0903967478

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 12, 2022

IN • IN0903960801

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 16, 2021

IN • IN0903942179

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 4, 2021

IN • IN0903848815

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2021

KY • KY0072639671

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2020

IL • ILU190198187

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 8, 2019

IN • IN0903481227

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

51

Total Crashes

88

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

44

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 21
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

57
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

39
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

39

29 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

37

CDL Drivers: 37
Interstate: 37
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

15

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 6.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 27
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

39

Power Units

39

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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