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SMJ Freight LLC logo

SMJ Freight LLC

Interstate
(5 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Downers Grove, IL US 60516
USDOT
3972563
Docket
MC1484918

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
10.0
Communication
9.4
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
5
On Time Delivery
5
Consistent Tracking
5
Strong Dispatcher Communication
4
Easy to Work With
4
Strong Driver Communication
3
Friendly
2
Easy to Onboard
2
Good Delivery Condition
2
Clean Equipment
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

Reliable, timely, & professional freight solutions

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 108 153 0
Leased 252 237 0

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Power Only

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Partial Truckload
  • Less than Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Drop Trailer
  • Team Drivers
  • Alcohol Insured
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Managed Transportation
  • Dedicated Fleet
MCS-150 Mileage
43,000,000 (2024)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by SMJ Freight LLC

Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 11/09/2022 (2 years, 5 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 264 60 76 5.2 45.4%
Unsafe Driving 82 20 0 5.44 61.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 64 14 8 0.39 23%
Driver Fitness 13 9 11 0.2 23.3%
Controlled Substances 7 2 7 0.08 14.7%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 5 3 0 8
Tow-away 13 11 2 26
Crash Reports 13 13 2 28

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 787 36 4.57% 6.67%
Vehicle 353 96 27.2% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
State Nationalspecialty Insco/National Specia
Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Policy Number
CAR1200000323
Effective Date
03/20/2025

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OJ

Ovi J - Verified Broker

February 06, 2025

“Great Service and On-Time Delivery!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard

Booking was easy, and they kept me updated throughout. The driver was friendly and careful with my items, and everything arrived on time and in perfect condition.


Lanes
Perryville, MO to Phoenix, AZ
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
Featured Review
KS

Katarina S - Verified Broker

February 27, 2025

“Great carrier!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

I pulled more then 100 loads with them - we are working for more then a year now. Service is perfect - everything on time - easy tracking and good communication. Would highly recommend to work with them!


Lanes
Johnstown, PA to Pompano Beach, FL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
PP

Philip P - Verified Broker

February 20, 2025

“Great Service and Quick Communication”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With

I've been working with SMJ for a while, and they consistently provide great service. They always pick up and deliver on time, and their communication is quick and efficient. Highly recommended!


Lanes
Stuttgart, AR to Front Royal, VA
Middleburg, FL to Pooler, GA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
RB

Robert B - Verified Broker

February 18, 2025

“Excellent service!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Great team that cares about providing excellent service. Always ontime, 100% ELD tracking, 24/7 afterhours, and very communicative.


Lanes
Chicago, IL to Jacksonville, FL
Auburn, NY to Morristown, TN
Freight Details
General Freight
Household Goods
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Grain, Feed, Hay
Garbage, Refuse, Trash
Commodities Dry Bulk
Paper Products
Utility
Farm Supplies
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

March 11, 2024

“Great Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
7/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking

Great Carrier, on time to pickup and delivery, tracking good and provided updates on text and calls.


Lanes
Palm Bay, FL to Eagle Pass, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional