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JACK HOOD TRANSPORTATION INC
Michigan City, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 215049 · MC 181543
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-181543 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
6.9% OOS · 118 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 13, 2018; first granted April 3, 1990 (36 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.4% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 3.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 118 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC181543
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP90492A
LIBERTY MUTUAL
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IM8826979
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
215049
MC Number
MC-181543
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 23, 1982
Authority First Granted
April 3, 1990
Authority Reinstated
September 13, 2018
Annual Mileage
6,075,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10827 West 400 North, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Margaret Hood
Officer 2
Scott Howard
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
118
Driver Inspections
88
Vehicle Inspections
51
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate3.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.9% of 72 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
9 of 32 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 83 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 83 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 83 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 83 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | AL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| November 22, 2024 | MS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA33
MS26
GA10
TN7
WA7
LA6
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (51)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 78 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
18
Dry Van
15
Tractor
14
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0NDNG9235 | 30 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8NDNU0134 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6NDNH5248 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8NDNG9774 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV0HSJF2156 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV5HSJE8197 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV7HSJE8203 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXNDNG9775 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N3491312 | 3 | 1 |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH861004235 | 3 | — |
Show all 51 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXNDNJ0570 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA962XGB710137 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV2HSJE8173 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV4HSJE8207 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV4HSJF2161 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2PDUA5388 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6NDNG9787 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXNDNG9243 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE8NDNG9758 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFLXNDNJ0570 | 2 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1004235 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320JBA04208 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322NBA85816 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV5FLGF0864 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8FLGF3760 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV9FLGF0866 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620SK629586 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAP9626HK279294 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL557568 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL927519 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y0FM046867 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DG622420 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV0FSGL3091 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4GSHD2695 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBGXGSHD2524 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLH8479 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1NDNG9244 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2NDNH9152 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3NDMV6884 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4PDUA1956 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7NDNJ0753 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8NDNG9788 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT4EDFT7730 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C47T386082 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5LR443252 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6KR954743 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1SS074954 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7NJ886057 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PS029042 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1LL844119 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP412419W85219 | 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 (118)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | 2180000976 | RIDGEFIELD WA | I | 2 | — | COLUMBIA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
3ALACWFC9NDNG9234 |
CO BRBV81 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 28, 2026 | DR00002420 | MA, MA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFE8NDNG9758 |
MA X11450 |
| October 15, 2026 | LARQS01742 | KENTWOOD LA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXNDNJ0570 |
LA Z714800 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 13, 2026 | I032481609 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | MCKESSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH NAT |
3AKJHHDR9NSNU2088 1JJV532DXJL054583 |
IN 4085826 TN U802965 |
| September 25, 2026 | 7641152004 | PIKE COUNTY MS | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXNDNJ0570 |
LA Z714800 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 6610009224 | COVINGTON COUNTY MS | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3NDMV6884 |
IN 3143984 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 2172000567 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC8NDNG9774 |
WA C77223 |
| August 20, 2026 | NDKW009714 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC0NDNG9235 |
CA 12812S3 |
| August 12, 2026 | LAPUS02305 | KENNER LA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC8NDNU0134 |
LA Z714360 |
| August 5, 2026 | 2172000489 | RIDGEFIELD WA | III | 2 | — | THE COLUMBIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4PDUA1956 |
IN 3420836 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 8 | April 24, 2026 |
| USPS | 2 | September 23, 2025 |
| COLUMBIA | 1 | October 28, 2026 |
| MCKESSON | 1 | October 13, 2026 |
| THE COLUMBIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
| DAVID SCHWEDE | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| NEWCOLD | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL | 1 | February 8, 2025 |
| DOW JONES & COMPANY | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
| THE ADVOCATE | 1 | June 20, 2024 |
| GPS/KNOXVILLE | 1 | December 7, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 13, 2018 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 4, 2018 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 4, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 19, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 10, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| October 15, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 30, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 23, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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80 Nowell Road, Medina, TN, 38355
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