J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC
40-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Portage, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2445254
- MC
- MC193944
- Based
- Portage, MI
- Contact
- 2692797405 · safety@clarklogic.com
What this carrier is
J&L X-PRESS SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Portage, MI. Operating footprint: 40 power units, 41 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC193944 authority. Listed cargo classifications include paper products and other: containers.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 37 owned tractors, 320 owned trailers, 2 term-leased tractors, 20 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,597 motor carriers operating 40 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 22.54 | 137.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 10.16 | 49.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 4.51 | 44.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 75.76 | 46.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.01 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 40-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2445254: 29 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 31, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 |
| Total violations | 60 (20 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 7, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with paper products, and other: containers on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (340 trailers against 39 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,597 peer carriers operating 40 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 25 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 60 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 40 power units on file.
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