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75/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Jds INC
DOT 197018 · Lawrenceville, GA
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Jds INC (DOT 197018) is a Georgia-based interstate carrier headquartered in Lawrenceville, GA. As of June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; elevated driver out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Jds INC
DOT Number197018
MC Number—
Street272 HURRICANE SHOALS ROAD
City / StateLawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone7709728000
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed07/16/2025
Company officerDavid Charles Steffes
Power units21
Total drivers23
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Elevated driver out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 16.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
21
Fleet
Drivers
23
Total
Inspections
6
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
16.7%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
6 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
6 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Driver Fitness
6 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
6 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (50%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
6 total · OOS rate 16.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/24/2024GAII00Pass
5/20/2025GAIII00Pass
8/19/2025GAIII00Pass
11/18/2024GAIII10OOS
11/4/2024GAII00Pass
6/2/2025GAI00Pass
Crash History
2 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—GA00Y
—GA00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
272 HURRICANE SHOALS ROAD, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jds INC authorized to operate?

Jds INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Jds INC's safety record?

Jds INC has 6 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Crash history shows 2 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Jds INC operate?

Jds INC operates 21 power units with approximately 23 drivers.

Is Jds INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Jds INC had any risk indicators?

Jds INC has a risk score of 75/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Jds INC?

Jds INC's DOT number is 197018. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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