JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 107285 • 1100 2ND AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA, 50644-1227
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z30029 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP32664A | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 23, 2008 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP32664A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP32664A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP 0419590 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CIM 0419590 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0419590 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CIM0419590 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP16324A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP16324A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 4, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP16324A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 4, 2004 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K0114100612305 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT214100612304 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 29, 2003 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT214100612304 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K0114100612305 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 29, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP40026 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 1986 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP40026 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 1986 | Oct 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z30029 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32664A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32664A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32664A | CARGO | Oct 23, 2008 | Oct 23, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0419590 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CIM 0419590 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP16324A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2004 | Nov 4, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP16324A | CARGO | Nov 4, 2004 | Nov 4, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP 0419590 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CIM0419590 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP16324A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K0114100612305 | CARGO | Oct 29, 2003 | Oct 29, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT214100612304 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2003 | Oct 29, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K0114100612305 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT214100612304 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP40026 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP40026 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-035835 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC035835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | SUPERSEDED | Apr 30, 1982 |
| MC035835 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC035835 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2004 |
| MC035835 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 20, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC035835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 1982 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2004 |
| MC035835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 1982 | SUPERSEDED | Apr 30, 1982 |
| MC035835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2004 |
| MC035835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | Apr 30, 1982 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR | I 94 | ...JF6322 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 1, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MARION | 3RD AVE/ 35TH ST | ...FB6533 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| May 4, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 130TH AVE MEASURING 379 FEET N | ...GH3877 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 380 S 7 MM | ...KR5418 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLUE MOUNDS | USH 018 EB | ...GH3882 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | I-94 | ...GH3884 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 2, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR RAPIDS | 33RD AVE SW AND RAMP 33RD AVE | ...FX3317 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 7, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 30 / CEDAR RIVER BRIDGE | ...GH3884 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | St Joseph Twp | I94 | ...JF6318 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| May 13, 2021 | IL | FATAL | 3 | 3 | MINERAL TWP | I-80 | ...GH3882 | JENSEN TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 11, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2020 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2019 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events