JR TRANSPORTATION INC
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Power Units
41
Drivers
38
Trailers
52
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Oct 22, 2025
Out of Service
No
About JR TRANSPORTATION INC
Betterhaul Auto Transport, founded in 2011 in Yakima, Washington by Jonathan Ripplinger, offers comprehensive auto transport and logistics services across North America. The company provides a variety of transportation solutions, including brokerage services for dealerships, manufacturers, and individual customers like snowbirds. With the acquisition of JR Transportation in 2014, Betterhaul now operates 34 trucks nationwide. Their services include specialized enclosed trailers for high-end vehicles and a small fleet dedicated to local California moves. The company emphasizes integrity, customer service, and innovative solutions. They ensure vehicles are insured during transit and provide flexible payment options. Key statistics include the expansion to a 34-truck fleet and the establishment of specialized services in 2018.
Key Features
Risk Signals — JR TRANSPORTATION INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
No fleet VINs found on marketplaces…
Financial risk
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Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 15 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot.
Inspection History14 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 17, 2026 · OR
Clean rate (90d)
33%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
14
Vehicle OOS Rate
21.4%
3 of 14
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 14
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
3
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
14
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Away
14
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(11.1 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
YAKIMA, WA 98901
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category221 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 28% of violations
across 7 categories
Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time.
Fleet Analytics68 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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