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PJ TWINS INC
1024 BRENTWOOD CIR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089
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Due-diligence certificate
124
Power Units
65
Drivers
2
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
77
Inspections
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Public record
7 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 6
- Aug 7, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Aug 7, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 4, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 4, 2026Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
- Mar 23, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Oct 22, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NamePJ TWINS INC
DOT Number3221771
MC Number1008424
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationBuffalo Grove, Illinois
Added12/12/2018
MCS-15006/24/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address1024 BRENTWOOD CIR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089
Mailing Address1024 BRENTWOOD CIR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC1008424
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating7 years
All Docket Numbers
MC1008424
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 7.34 · 7 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .56 · 6 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .26 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 4.21 · 18 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage180,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
65
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
65
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)2
Fatal0
Driver OOS8.3% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS24.1% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/27/2026
CompanyUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
Policy #URG-03286
Last checked09/09/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet124 units
Drivers65
Mileage180,000 mi
Operating7 years
MCS-15006/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)2
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away1
Driver Inspections
Total48
Out of Service4
OOS Rate8.3%
National Avg5.5%
Above National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total29
Out of Service7
OOS Rate24.1%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
1 · 0 OOS -
2024
1 · 0 OOS =
2025
39 · 11 OOS ▲
2026
41 · 6 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
0 crashes =
2025
1 crash ▲
2026
1 crash =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 80 inspections, 17 resulted in out-of-service (21.3% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
8 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
14 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (2)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | TOWN OF PINES | IN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
| 10/22/2025 | MAGNA | UT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
90 roadside violations across 80 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
46 violations · 14 OOS
Unsafe Driving
27 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
13 violations · 6 OOS
Driver Fitness
3 violations · 2 OOS
Other (General)
1 violation · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (82)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | LA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHOUDRANT LA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/07/2026 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | OLATHE KS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/04/2026 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | WAVERLY NE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/04/2026 | MS | Driver-Only (Level III) | ALCORN COUNTY MS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/04/2026 | UT | Driver-Only (Level III) | WENDOVER UT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/02/2026 | OK | Full (Level I) | OK | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/02/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ANGOLA IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/31/2026 | WY | Full (Level I) | WY | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2026 | VT | Full (Level I) | VT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2026 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | BELLE FOURCHE SD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ANGOLA IN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2026 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | SLATE HILL NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/15/2026 | IA | Full (Level I) | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/13/2026 | UT | Full (Level I) | ECHO UT | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/11/2026 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLEVELAND TN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/11/2026 | TN | Full (Level I) | KNOXVILLE TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/10/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | WETMORE TOWNSHIP PA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/10/2026 | LA | Full (Level I) | CARENCRO LA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RIDGWAY BORO PA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2026 | MO | Full (Level I) | JOPLIN MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/01/2026 | LA | Driver-Only (Level III) | BOSSIER CITY LA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/29/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | LEBANON OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/26/2026 | KY | Full (Level I) | LONDON | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/22/2026 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | GROVETOWN GA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/21/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | CA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/19/2026 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/19/2026 | UT | Driver-Only (Level III) | DUCHESNE UT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/17/2026 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHARLESTON MO | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/17/2026 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | WADDY | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/15/2026 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | CORBIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/09/2026 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DUBLIN GA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/01/2026 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | HAUGAN MT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/31/2026 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROADUS MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2026 | NM | Full (Level I) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/21/2026 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | CORDELIA IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2026 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/08/2026 | WY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LUSK POE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/08/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | I-15 @MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE,CVEF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/31/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/30/2026 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | BEDFORD TWP PA | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/23/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MICHIGAN CITY IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/15/2025 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/14/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/13/2025 | NV | Driver-Only (Level III) | GARSON CHECKSITE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/13/2025 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | FORT MORGAN CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2025 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | WIBAUX MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/06/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | COTTONWOOD IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/04/2025 | WA | Walk-Around (Level II) | RIDGEFIELD WA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/04/2025 | OR | Driver-Only (Level III) | ASHLAND OR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/04/2025 | OR | Driver-Only (Level III) | ASHLAND OR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/03/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | SANDERS AZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/02/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/31/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MT. PASS IF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/31/2025 | WA | Walk-Around (Level II) | LIBERTY LAKE WA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/31/2025 | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/31/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | COTTONWOOD IF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2025 | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CASTAIC IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | FORT COLLINS CO | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | WA | Walk-Around (Level II) | LIBERTY LAKE WA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | COTTONWOOD IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | OR | Driver-Only (Level III) | UMATILLA OR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/22/2025 | UT | Driver-Only (Level III) | MAGNA UT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | ORANGE SHOW RD AT WATERMAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | GRAPEVINE IF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | E/B I-94@ SANDSTONE REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/19/2025 | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CORDELIA IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/17/2025 | OR | Driver-Only (Level III) | WOODBURN OR | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/16/2025 | WA | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRANDVIEW WA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/15/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | WASTA SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/14/2025 | WY | Driver-Only (Level III) | SHERIDAN/DIETZ POE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/13/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | OR | Driver-Only (Level III) | ASHLAND OR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/05/2025 | WA | Full (Level I) | GRANDVIEW WA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/03/2025 | SD | Full (Level I) | TILFORD SD | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/25/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | MT. PASS IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/21/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MT. PASS IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/17/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/13/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MT. PASS IF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/26/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | VALPARAISO IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/15/2023 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections72
Unsafe Driving
7 viols
HOS Compliance
6 viols
Driver Fitness
3 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
18 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66173A | $1,000,000 | 12/20/2020 | 12/20/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66173A | $1,000,000 | 12/20/2020 | 01/23/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0036225 | $750,000 | 12/20/2018 | 12/20/2020 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1008424 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/03/2019 | - | - |
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