Jbk Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 1326168 · Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 7082276128

C

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jbk Transportation INC (DOT# 1326168) in Valparaiso, Indiana has 22 inspections on record with 45 violations and a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

22 Inspections
36.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
9 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 36.4%
Carrier: 36.4% (8 of 22) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (1 of 22) National: 6.4%
20% OOS rate better than 20% of carriers in Indiana
44% crash rate better than 44% of carriers in Indiana

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

45 total violations across 22 inspections
9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
34
Unsafe Driving
9
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: IL, IN, LA, MI, OH
Level 1: 3 (14%) Level 2: 6 (27%) Level 3: 13 (59%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/05/2026 IN 2 0 1
02/11/2026 MI 2 0 0
01/08/2026 OH 3 0 0
10/29/2025 OH 1 0 0
09/03/2025 IN 2 0 0
05/20/2025 MI 1 4 0
04/08/2025 IL 3 0 0
12/09/2024 MI 2 1 0
11/22/2024 IN 3 0 0
11/06/2024 LA 3 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC793762
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $750 07/26/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 9
Drivers 7
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/27/2005
MCS-150 Filed 20251217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 481,348
Address 435-5 W US Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN 46385