A & K Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 4235558 · Sheldon, IA 51201 · 3192539792
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/13/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, A & K Transport INC (DOT# 4235558) in Sheldon, Iowa has 18 inspections on record with 50 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 50 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 18 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/03/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/20/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 12/14/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/12/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 10/31/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/09/2025 | OR | 0 | 2 |
| 10/08/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/22/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-FEB-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Northern Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
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.