Jacobson Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 490378 · Wahpeton, ND 58075 · 8007268615

A

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

Last inspected 03/14/2026

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 Transport INC (DOT# 490378) in Wahpeton, North Dakota has 83 inspections on record with 108 violations and a 20.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

83 Inspections
20.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
38 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 20.5%
Carrier: 20.5% (17 of 83) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 83) National: 6.4%
47% OOS rate better than 47% of carriers in North Dakota
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in North Dakota

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.

108 total violations across 83 inspections
17 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
60
Unsafe Driving
35
Hours of Service
10
Hazardous Materials
3

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 8 states: IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD
Level 1: 14 (17%) Level 2: 19 (23%) Level 3: 50 (60%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/14/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/14/2026 SD 2 0 0
02/19/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/17/2026 MN 3 0 0
02/10/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/05/2026 ND 3 0 0
01/30/2026 MN 3 0 0
01/13/2026 SD 2 1 0
01/12/2026 MN 1 0 0
01/07/2026 SD 3 0 0
01-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
01-JUL-25 WI 0 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 MC248236
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $5,000 07/01/2017
SURETY Old Republic Surety Company N/A 10/01/2013

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 38
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 07/09/1992
MCS-150 Filed 20250619 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,448,761
Address 924 4th Ave S, Wahpeton, ND 58075