JR KAYS TRUCKING INC
43-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Clarendon, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 965476
- MC
- MC411708
- Based
- Clarendon, PA
- Contact
- 8147234627 · mike@jrkaystrucking.com
What this carrier is
JR KAYS TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Clarendon, PA. Operating footprint: 43 power units, 35 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC411708 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: food products.
Fleet composition on file: 26 owned tractors, 6 owned trailers, 17 term-leased tractors, 90 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: 758 motor carriers operating 43 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 | 29 | 21.65 | 133.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 9.20 | 32.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.26 | 132.5% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 57.53 | 45.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.74 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 43-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 965476: 108 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 31, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Total violations | 39 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 28, 2025.
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 general freight, and other: food products on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (96 trailers against 43 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 758 peer carriers operating 43 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 67 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 39 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- 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 43 power units on file.
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