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JACK LINK TRUCK LINE INC
Dyersville, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 107347 · MC 128497
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-128497 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC128497
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
22 yrs, 6 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 6 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective March 31, 2004; first granted August 12, 1981 (45 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on June 6, 2019 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC128497
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1158258
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
107347
MC Number
MC-128497
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
August 12, 1981
Authority Reinstated
After March 31, 2004
Annual Mileage
799,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
760 6th St Nw, Dyersville, IA 52040
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Link
Officer 2
Chris Link Mike Link
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL6
IA4
TN3
MO2
OH2
IN1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Flatbed
7
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205G1511448 | 5 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7001EDFJ1842 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A26DR025920 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C8H1512704 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8KD624097 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK97LY52141 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A24ER031653 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1LD705034 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007GDGP6849 | 2 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA5326HA040622 | 2 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXA7007DDBR3662 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XGR035841 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A24DR025947 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS253X7A998201 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1XKWDR9X0YR849138 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X2AD798458 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9ED213543 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR0MN565131 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | 1028900935 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXA7001EDFJ1842 13N148205G1511448 |
IA DB7395 IA FR0153 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 28, 2026 | 027A000066 | IA, IA | III | 3 | — | MODERNFOLD INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X1LD705034 1RNF53A26DR025920 |
IA MY3095 IA FT5319 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 293B000004 | IA, IA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXA7001EDFJ1842 1UYFS253X7A998201 |
IA DB7395 IA TE2377 |
| 392.16B-CPASS | Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while riding in a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | I032480973 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 2 | — | JOHNS MANVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X1LD705034 13N148205G1511448 |
IA APPLIED IA FR0153 |
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | H118610397 | MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP PA | III | 2 | — | TATA INTERNATIONAL METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN REITNOUER INC |
3ALXFB007GDGP6849 1RNF53A26DR025920 |
IA DA9230 IA FT5319 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | I033X12053 | MANCHESTER TN | III | 1 | — | ALL METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSLGAPR0MN565131 13N148205G1511448 |
IA FZ8071 IA FR0153 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 5005080371 | SCALE 20, IL | II | 10 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT REITNOUER INC |
3ALXFB007GDGP6849 1RNF48A2XGR035841 |
IA DA9230 IA FS7911 |
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | W031006134 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | — | — | MODERNFOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPHD49X9ED213543 13N1532C8H1512704 |
IA FJ9686 IA FR0154 |
| September 27, 2025 | 4039450384 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1XPXD49X8KD624097 5MAPA5326HA040622 |
IA DA9231 IA FS1172 |
| September 9, 2025 | T137003333 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | CMT HIGHWAY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJA6CK97LY52141 1RNF53A24ER031653 |
IA DA9229 IA FT1962 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MODERNFOLD | 4 | June 28, 2026 |
| JOHNS MANVILLE | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| TATA INTERNATIONAL METALS | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| ALL METALS | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| CMT HIGHWAY | 1 | September 9, 2025 |
| STEEL VENTURES INC. | 1 | December 19, 2024 |
| BOIS CAASCADE | 1 | September 17, 2024 |
| TRANSONE | 1 | March 12, 2024 |
| MODERFOLD, INC. | 1 | January 1, 2024 |
| FULFILLMENT CENTER | 1 | October 16, 2023 |
| MJB | 1 | October 11, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 27, 2004 | BROKER | On Record |
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