William Jergens Ltd
USDOT 649380 · MC-624616 · Vandalia, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
William Jergens Ltd (dba Journey Ltd) is a company based in Vandalia, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 38 drivers, which ranks it #421 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 37 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 11.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, coal / coke, construction.
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| Legal name | William Jergens Ltd |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Journey Ltd |
| USDOT number | 649380 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-624616 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 11418 North Dixie Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377 |
| Phone | (937) 669-9799 |
| First registered | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 649380.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 43 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.53 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor.
- 1,489,010 miles reported for 2024 – about 20,681 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 38 CDL drivers; 30 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | William Jergens Ltd | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 36% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 19% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 133% higher than average |
| Inspections | 37 | 37 with a driver check, 18 with a vehicle check, 33 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 7, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of William Jergens Ltd?
William Jergens Ltd is registered with USDOT number 649380 and operating authority MC-624616.
How many trucks does William Jergens Ltd have?
It reports 72 power units (22 tractors, 50 straight trucks) and 43 trailers, with 38 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 1, 2024).
Where is William Jergens Ltd located?
Its registered physical address is in Vandalia, Ohio 45377.
What is the out-of-service rate of William Jergens Ltd?
Over 24 months, 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.