Jms Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 544457 · Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 · 3193694200

A

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

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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, Jms Trucking (DOT# 544457) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has 159 inspections on record with 148 violations and a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

159 Inspections
12.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
80 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 12.6%
Carrier: 12.6% (20 of 159) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.6%
Carrier: 0.6% (1 of 159) National: 6.4%
45% OOS rate better than 45% of carriers in Iowa
24% crash rate better than 24% 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.

148 total violations across 159 inspections
21 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
74
Unsafe Driving
63
Hours of Service
6
Driver Fitness
1
Other
4

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 12 states
Level 1: 21 (13%) Level 2: 48 (30%) Level 3: 90 (57%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 IA 2 0 0
03/19/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/18/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/17/2026 IA 3 0 0
03/06/2026 IA 3 0 0
02/25/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/24/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/16/2026 KY 3 0 0
02/13/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/11/2026 IN 3 0 0
4 injury crashes
29-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-DEC-25 IN 0 3 0
29-APR-25 IL 0 0 0
12-MAR-24 OH 0 0 0
10-OCT-25 MO 0 1 0
03-SEP-24 OH 0 2 0
03-JUL-24 MO 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 MC213048
Common Authority Active
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 09/03/2024

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 80
Drivers 73
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/06/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20250731 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 7,651,481
Address 5650 6th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404