JL LOGISTICS INC
21-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Michigan City, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2640592
- MC
- MC920165
- Based
- Michigan City, IN
- Contact
- 2195103772 · admin@jlloginc.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, fresh produce, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, and beverages, JL LOGISTICS INC operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Michigan City, IN. 21 power units, 18 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC920165 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned tractor, 35 owned trailers, 20 term-leased tractors, 5 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: 3,418 motor carriers operating 21 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 16 | 13.19 | 121.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 5.81 | 120.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 31.94 | 197.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 21-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2640592: 38 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 19, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 |
| Total violations | 81 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 5 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 5, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, meat, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (40 trailers against 21 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 3,418 peer carriers operating 21 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 25 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 81 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 21 power units on file.
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