BJK TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2167609 • 699 WALNUT ST STE 442, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-050529 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-142334 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0207820001 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0207820001 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6297049 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2017 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6297049 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2017 | Nov 3, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0207820001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-142334 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0207820001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6297049 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6297049 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC050529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2025 |
| MC050529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 28, 2017 | — | Unknown |
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
16 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (40 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records