FMCSA Carrier Profile
JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
Independence, IA
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 44 yrs, 3 mo
Authority
Active
MC-35835 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3.4% OOS · 38 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 44 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 38 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC035835
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZP2449
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
107285
MC Number
MC-35835
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
April 30, 1982
Annual Mileage
3,202,541 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1100 2nd Ave Ne, Independence, IA 50644-1227
Phone
Owner / Officer
Tim Jensen
Officer 2
Jerry Jensen
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Out-of-Service Rate
3.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
29 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 8th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
38
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (38)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | IL | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKAD49X1BJ286409 | 2 | Passed |
| June 6, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7001HDJF6328 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVXA7CG5CDBL1460 | 2 | Passed |
| November 25, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7009HDJF6318 | 1 | Passed |
| November 10, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXA7007HDJF6317 | 0 | Clean |
| November 10, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXA7000HGJF6322 | 0 | Clean |
| November 4, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXA7003HDJF6329 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 31, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | TRLR · 3ALXA7005HDJF6333 | 0 | Clean |
| June 14, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7001HDJF6331 | 1 | Passed |
| June 13, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7005HDJF6316 | 1 | Passed |
| June 5, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVXA7CG5CDBL1460 | 1 | Passed |
| April 27, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7005HDJF6333 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 38 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL21
IA7
IN5
MI2
WI2
OK1
Equipment on Record (47)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | — | 1FVXA7CG5CDBL1460 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXA7006FDGH3883 | 3 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7007HDJF6317 | 3 | — |
| Tremcar | — | 2TLDL4423HB000004 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck-Tractor | 3AKJHPDV4KSKR5422 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7001HDJF6331 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7004FDGH3879 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | — | 3ALXA7005HDJF6333 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7006HDJF6325 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Trailer | 5WSABB230RN451800 | 2 | — |
Showing 10 of 47 units
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| October 8, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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