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JACK KEY AUTO TRANSPORT INC
DBA: Jack Key Auto Transport
Dallas, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 275346 · MC 193564
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-193564 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
North River Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on August 30, 2007; first granted December 21, 1990 (35 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC193564
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 133-7555952
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
275346
MC Number
MC-193564
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 1986
Authority First Granted
December 21, 1990
Authority Reinstated
August 30, 2007
Annual Mileage
663,369 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9779 Cf Hawn, Dallas, TX 75217
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Key
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA3
AR2
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Car Hauler
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWD49X6ED232732 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWD49X6ED236635 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1W9S74522EH157420 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1W9S74523DH157411 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X17D746006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X0GD347673 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ14438G234611 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cottrell CX-5303, CX-5304, CX-5308, C-5309 | Car Hauler | 5E0AX1743HG936101 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | 7250000459 | HAMBURG AR | III | 2 | — | ENTERPRISE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL T |
1NPXD49XXGD360673 5E0AU1742HG848701 |
OK 3FV575 OK AM7747 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | LASFS01231 | NATCHITOCHES LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXD49X0GD347673 5E0AX1743HG936101 |
OK 3FV582 OK 5190KD |
| January 4, 2026 | LAABS00554 | OPELOUSAS LA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NP5DB9X17D746006 5E0AJ14438G234611 |
LA P279968 MO 17K6XK |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 7860000652 | BRYANT AR | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1NPWD49X6ED236635 1W9S74522EH157420 |
OK 3FV568 OK AM7741 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 22, 2024 | 25GD001735 | HELPER UT | I | 6 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1NPWD49X6ED232732 1W9S74523DH157411 |
OK 3JC943 OK BF8206 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMAD | Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | LAPW001196 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1NPWD49X6ED236635 1W9S74522EH157420 |
OK 3FV568 OK AM7741 |
| 393.128 | OOSNo/improper securement of vehicles | General Securement | ||||||||
| April 27, 2024 | 5740000148 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 3 | 2 | DAVE MEEKER AUTO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1NPWD49X6ED232732 1W9S74523DH157411 |
OK 3JC943 OK BF8206 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERPRISE | 1 | October 26, 2026 |
| DAVE MEEKER AUTO | 1 | April 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 9, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 7, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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