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JIM HAWK TRUCK TRAILERS INC
Council Bluffs, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 227654 · MC 181401
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1986
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-181401 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 16, 2004; first granted October 31, 1986 (40 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC181401
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9363A880
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
227654
MC Number
MC-181401
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 1983
Authority First Granted
October 31, 1986
Authority Reinstated
June 16, 2004
Annual Mileage
360,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3119 S 9th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Douglas Knotek
Officer 2
James V Hawk Iii
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
0 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | NE | — | — | 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
IA7
MO5
KY3
SD2
IL1
MI1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ132309 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ132313 | 4 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6LN141983 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7TD787853 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5KN488638 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN141985 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XTB809854 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1GR4M0020VH905490 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621BB706935 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622KW149736 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9624RB001609 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XKDAT8X57M194690 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1B2JS801745 | 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 (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | 0230001051 | BLOOMSDALE MO | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X2NJ132309 |
IA FT8449 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | T137004442 | WAVERLY NE | II | 1 | 1 | ALPHA HD TRAILERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ALPHA PROD |
1XPBD49X7TD787853 1Z9A3EV37V1607926 |
IA MX2222 IA D2417 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 4609Q7D93R | NM, NM | III | 2 | — | JIM HAWK | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X2NJ132309 |
IA FT8449 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 411G000009 | IA, IA | II | — | — | GREAT DANE JIM HAWK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4NJ132313 1GR4M0020VH905490 |
IA FZ5419 ME C259025 |
| August 12, 2026 | CV44961028 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXLN141985 |
IA FT8450 |
| July 29, 2026 | DELMT02848 | MI, MI | II | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X7TD787853 1GRAA0622KW149736 |
IA MX2222 NE N/A |
| July 27, 2026 | W228007397 | ROCK PORT MO | I | — | — | JIM HAWK TRUCK TRAILERS INC | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X4NJ132313 |
IA FZ5419 |
| July 8, 2026 | CV41296225 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X7TD787853 |
IA MX2222 |
| April 30, 2026 | 5215000913 | KANSAS CITY MO | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
2XKDAT8X57M194690 |
MO 78KG1B |
| February 16, 2026 | 5620002807 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X2NJ132309 1GRAA0621BB706935 |
IA FT8449 IA 1Y1409 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA HD TRAILERS | 1 | September 28, 2026 |
| GREAT DANE JIM HAWK | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 22, 2003 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 4, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 11, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 31, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 29, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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