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JTI TRANSPORTATION INC
DBA: Jim Jacobs Trucking Inc
Stony Ridge, OH
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 245055 · MC 153873
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 11 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-153873 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
27.3% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC153873
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc, since October 13, 2014
Authority Age
11 yrs, 11 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC153873
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 51-540275-00
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Bond · $0 · Policy 101627579
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
245055
MC Number
MC-153873
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 1984
Authority Granted
October 24, 2014
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5601 Cherry Street, Stony Ridge, OH 43463
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Matthew Jacobs
Officer 2
Beth Jacobs
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
27.3% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th 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
8 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI9
OH3
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
6
Tractor
5
Dry Van
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXGN938332 | 5 | 1 |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H4B04628FL000911 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK75LU94700 | 2 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLS1N7F7T5W02580 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG9GN939110 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN920461 | 2 | — |
| Butl | Semi-trailer | 1202A55 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 1DTP16Z27TP037374 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5EL795102 | 1 | — |
| Butl | Semi-trailer | 2744C55 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN920444 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5JLSP4429V5W03487 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 931084 | 1 | 1 |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | UNZ584306 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | ANDER08708 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FRUE |
4V4NC9EHXGN938332 UNZ584306 |
OH PWF5848 ME 3235533 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | CV43956241 | FRANKLIN, KY | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL |
4V4NC9EG9GN939110 1HLS1N7F7T5W02580 |
OH PWN6231 OH TSB2286 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | MALOK00498 | AMBASSADOR BRIDGE, MI | III | 1 | — | SC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BUTL |
4V4NC9EHXGN938332 2744C55 |
OH PWF5848 ME 3235536 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | BLAKD04813 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | II | 3 | — | ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL |
1FUJA6CK75LU94700 1HLS1N7F7T5W02580 |
OH PVQ4564 OH TSB2286 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | CHAPP05158 | MONROE SCALE S/B, MI | III | 1 | — | KRAFT HEINZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BUTL |
4V4NC9EHXFN920461 1202A55 |
OH PWN6232 ME 3235534 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | BLAKD04785 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | II | 2 | — | AMERICAN RAIL CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EHXFN920461 5JLSP4429V5W03487 |
OH PWN6232 ME 3235545 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | ANDER07921 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FRUE |
4V4NC9EHXGN938332 1H4B04628FL000911 |
OH PWF5848 ME 5431665 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | 0117000022 | BOWLING GREEN OH | I | 4 | — | SISECAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CK75LU94700 1JJV532D5EL795102 |
OH PVQ4564 ME 2647995 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 9, 2025 | KIRKB04998 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B, MI | I | 7 | 1 | AMERICAN SODA C/O AMERICAN RAIL SYSTEM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL |
4V4NC9EG9GN939110 931084 |
OH PWN6231 ME 3235521 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 15, 2024 | COPEK02951 | SB I-75 @ GIBRALTAR, MI | II | 2 | — | WINDSOR SALT LTD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FRUE |
4V4NC9EHXGN938332 1H4B04628FL000911 |
OH PWF5848 ME 3235528 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED COMPOSITES | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| KRAFT HEINZ | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| AMERICAN RAIL CENTER | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| SISECAM | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
| AMERICAN SODA C/O AMERICAN RAIL SYSTEM | 1 | May 9, 2025 |
| WINDSOR SALT LTD | 1 | November 15, 2024 |
| HYUNDAI GLOVIS | 1 | June 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2014 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| December 13, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2014 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 13, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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