Jacobson Transportation Company INC Safety Record

DOT# 241594 · Clive, IA 50325 · 2488759752

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jacobson Transportation Company INC (DOT# 241594) in Clive, Iowa has 604 inspections on record with 492 violations and a 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

604 Inspections
12.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
13 Crashes
299 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 12.7%
Carrier: 12.7% (77 of 604) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.6%
Carrier: 2.6% (16 of 604) National: 6.4%
45% OOS rate better than 45% of carriers in Iowa
29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Iowa

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.

492 total violations across 604 inspections
94 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
219
Unsafe Driving
163
Hours of Service
67
Driver Fitness
10
Hazardous Materials
16
Other
17

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 45 states
Level 1: 111 (18%) Level 2: 220 (36%) Level 3: 263 (44%) Level 5: 10 (2%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 CT 3 0 0
03/20/2026 NC 2 0 0
03/20/2026 PA 3 0 0
03/19/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/18/2026 NM 1 0 0
03/18/2026 MD 3 0 0
03/11/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/10/2026 MN 1 1 0
03/07/2026 PA 1 0 0
03/05/2026 PA 1 2 0
6 injury crashes
29-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-OCT-24 TN 0 0 0
23-SEP-25 CT 0 0 0
20-NOV-24 WA 0 0 0
20-DEC-24 IN 0 1 0
19-APR-24 GA 0 0 0
18-SEP-25 TN 0 1 0
18-APR-25 KY 0 3 0
15-MAR-25 SC 0 0 0
13-NOV-24 IN 0 0 0
11-SEP-24 MD 0 1 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 MC172189
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. N/A 11/01/2022
CARGO Markel American Insurance Company N/A 12/01/2023

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 299
Drivers 348
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/17/1984
MCS-150 Filed 20250909 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 20,836,021
Address 1275 128th St, Clive, IA 50325