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JIM HAWK TRUCK TRAILERS INC
Council Bluffs, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 227654 · MC 181401
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-181401 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 1983
Authority Reinstated
June 16, 2004
Annual Mileage
360,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3119 S 9th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Douglas Knotek
Officer 2
James V Hawk Iii
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
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
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7TD787853 | 0 | Clean |
| July 27, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X4NJ132313 | 0 | Clean |
| July 8, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7TD787853 | 0 | Clean |
| April 30, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2XKDAT8X57M194690 | 0 | Clean |
| February 16, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X2NJ132309 | 0 | Clean |
| December 15, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X2NJ132309 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X4NJ132313 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR5KN488638 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X4NJ132313 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X2NJ132309 | 0 | Clean |
| October 16, 2024 | MO | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR5KN488638 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2024 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR6LN141983 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 18 inspection records
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
IA6
MO5
KY2
SD2
IL1
MI1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (12)
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
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6LN141983 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ132309 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ132313 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7TD787853 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5KN488638 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XTB809854 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621BB706935 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622KW149736 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9624RB001609 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XKDAT8X57M194690 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN141985 | 1 | 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.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 22, 2003 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 4, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
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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