JENSEN TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 107285 • 1100 2ND AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA, 50644-1227

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
107,285
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3193342737
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
66
Drivers (MCS-150)
47
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,202,541
Physical Address
1100 2ND AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA, 50644-1227

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-035835ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021
Common CarrierMC-035835REVOKEDApr 30, 1982Nov 10, 2004

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z30029ON FILEOct 1, 2016Oct 1, 2022
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP32664AON FILEOct 1, 2005Oct 23, 2008

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP32664AREPLACEDOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2016
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP32664ACANCELLEDOct 1, 2005Nov 8, 2016
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINBIPD/PrimaryCTP 0419590REPLACEDOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCARGOCIM 0419590REPLACEDOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2005
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINBIPD/PrimaryCTP0419590REPLACEDOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2005
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCARGOCIM0419590REPLACEDOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP16324AREPLACEDOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2004
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP16324ACANCELLEDOct 1, 2003Nov 4, 2004
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP16324ACANCELLEDOct 1, 2003Nov 4, 2004
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOK0114100612305REPLACEDOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 2003
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT214100612304CANCELLEDOct 1, 1997Oct 29, 2003
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT214100612304REPLACEDOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 2003
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOK0114100612305CANCELLEDOct 1, 1997Oct 29, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryPP40026REPLACEDOct 3, 1986Oct 1, 1997
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOPP40026REPLACEDOct 3, 1986Oct 1, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z30029BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP32664ABIPD/PrimaryNov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP32664ABIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2016Oct 1, 2016
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP32664ACARGOOct 23, 2008Oct 23, 2008
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCTP0419590BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2005
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCIM 0419590CARGOOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2005
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP16324ABIPD/PrimaryNov 4, 2004Nov 4, 2004
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP16324ACARGONov 4, 2004Nov 4, 2004
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCTP 0419590BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCIM0419590CARGOOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP16324ABIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
TERM/CANCLLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.K0114100612305CARGOOct 29, 2003Oct 29, 2003
TERM/CANCLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT214100612304BIPD/PrimaryOct 29, 2003Oct 29, 2003
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.K0114100612305CARGOOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2003
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT214100612304BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP40026BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 1997
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP40026CARGOOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-035835INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC035835MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDUnknownSUPERSEDEDApr 30, 1982
MC035835CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC035835CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 8, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 13, 2004
MC035835MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 20, 1985Unknown
MC035835MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 30, 1982REVOKEDNov 10, 2004
MC035835MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 12, 1982SUPERSEDEDApr 30, 1982
MC035835MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 19, 1981REVOKEDNov 10, 2004
MC035835MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 26, 1978SUPERSEDEDApr 30, 1982

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
21%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
52
Violations
52
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
66
Drivers (MCS-150)
47
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
5
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states52 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (52 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (52 violations from 52 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit605Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203(a)Cab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.00vs nat'l 1.80
-0.80 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (52 inspections)

Showing 50 of 52

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 21, 202686902001FISHERS ININLevel 3WALKER STA SEMI-TRAILER4395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLSWZNo
Nov 25, 202586423038I94 W/B @ MM130MILevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLCPNo
Nov 10, 202586290943I-88 WILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586290942I-88 WILLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 4, 202586244772RoadsideILLevel 1WALE SEMI-TRAILER1393.45DYes
Aug 31, 202585655781US 34ILLevel 3TRLR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 14, 202585244875I-80ILLevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2LVNo
Jun 13, 202584963690HWY 150 AND HWY 20 INDEPENDENCIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.82DUMTNo
Jun 5, 202584902967RoadsideIALevel 3TREMCAR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 27, 202584801493I88 W/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 14, 202584437952HILLSDALE ININLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LFTSINo
Apr 2, 202584305925US RT 67 @ 90TH AVEILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TSNo
Mar 20, 202584192127006 - CARLOCK - I-74 E/BILLevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 1, 202584056091TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER6395.8E1PC, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 18, 202583937893PORTAGE ININLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2395.3AII, 392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 18, 20258391013245 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 2WALKER SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLINo
Feb 5, 20258381012545 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Jan 29, 202583751013RoadsideILLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 13, 20248315686780ILLevel 3TREMCAR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 391.41ANo
Oct 30, 202483050465RoadsideIALevel 3WALK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 18, 202482954178I-290ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Oct 17, 202482954846CHIKAMING TWPMILevel 3TREMC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 15, 202482919990HWY 150 AND 290TH ROWLEYIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Oct 14, 202482920372I-80 E/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 15, 202482670383I-88ILLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202482654394RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 27, 202482531497HANCOCK WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(d)No
Jul 31, 202482309774HAZEL GREEN WIWILevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2393.60(c), 393.55(e)No
Jul 14, 202482130552RT16ILLevel 3WALK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 202482095229RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 6, 202481602690SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTIONILLevel 3WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 14, 202481363385US RT 34ILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.209(e), 392.2No
Mar 26, 202481213467COLUMBIA CITY ININLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Mar 25, 202481197184I-80 E/BILLevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 20, 202482396042ILL 336ILLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 14, 202481116781US69 / SH165OKLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)No
Jan 7, 202480569165US RT 34ILLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 4, 202379979245I-74 E/BILLevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 24, 202379977291I-88ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 12, 202379653049RoadsideIALevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Sep 6, 202379596838RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 16, 202379456785RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 7, 202379355092VIROQUA (TOWN)WILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 6, 202379336799US RT 34 @ N MAIN STILLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER2393.45(d), 392.2No
Jul 17, 202379172506T-4ILLevel 3WALK SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 29, 20237877307345 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.203(a), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
May 24, 20237877324115 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 16, 202378647635E/B SCALEMILevel 2WALK SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)Yes
May 4, 202378571510103.3MM I70 EBINLevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 4, 202378585280RoadsideIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 395.8(e)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

31 total · 3.2% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
5
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 5, 2023MITOW00ANN ARBORI 94...JF6322JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Jul 1, 2023IAINJURY02MARION3RD AVE/ 35TH ST...FB6533JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
May 4, 2023IAINJURY01130TH AVE MEASURING 379 FEET N...GH3877JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Nov 1, 2022IATOW00I 380 S 7 MM...KR5418JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Jan 24, 2022WITOW00BLUE MOUNDSUSH 018 EB...GH3882JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Jan 8, 2022INTOW00PORTAGEI-94...GH3884JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Jan 2, 2022IATOW00CEDAR RAPIDS33RD AVE SW AND RAMP 33RD AVE...FX3317JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Aug 7, 2021IATOW00US 30 / CEDAR RIVER BRIDGE...GH3884JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Jun 7, 2021MITOW00St Joseph TwpI94...JF6318JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
May 13, 2021ILFATAL33MINERAL TWPI-80...GH3882JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Oct 11, 2020IATOW00
Sep 29, 2020IAFATAL11
Feb 6, 2020MITOW00
Jan 18, 2020ILTOW00
Oct 31, 2019MOTOW00
Jul 10, 2019ILFATAL12
Sep 27, 2018ILTOW00
Feb 12, 2018ILINJURY01
Aug 29, 2017IATOW00
Dec 18, 2016ILTOW00
Dec 12, 2016IATOW00
Aug 27, 2016ILTOW00
Jan 19, 2016IATOW00
Jul 14, 2015IATOW00
Sep 5, 2014ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 5, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 4, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 1, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 2, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Jun 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 13, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in IL
3 fatalities, 3 injuries
Oct 11, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 29, 2020
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Feb 6, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 10, 2019
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Sep 27, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 29, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 12, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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