FMCSA Carrier Profile
JENSEN BROS & SON INC
Owner / Officer: Carmen Grove
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Authority Active
Active 33 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC246384
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
33 yrs, 8 mo
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Where This Carrier Operates
States where roadside inspections were recorded
IA2
IL2
MO2
SD2
WA2
AR1
and 5 more states
Equipment on Record (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3ALXFB003LDLY2498 | Freightlin | 7 | 2 |
| 4WW5532A5J6626462 | Wilson Tra | 4 | 2 |
| 3ALXFB000GDGX8006 | Freightlin | 3 | — |
| 4WW5532A3D6620017 | Wilx | 3 | — |
| 1NPXGGGG30D268922 | Ptrb | 2 | — |
| 7VGAA5324S1001358 | Mily | 2 | — |
| 1TTF532A2G3924021 | Bens | 1 | — |
| 3ALXFB005LDLG8369 | Frht | 1 | — |
| 4WW5532A1G6624670 | Wilson Tra | 1 | — |
| 4WW5532A5G6624669 | Wilson Tra | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 11 units
Vetting Notes
JENSEN BROS & SON INC is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Holstein, Iowa, operating under DOT 457907. This profile has 1 high-severity flag: broker bond not on file. One note for review: broker authority inactive. Across 16 FMCSA inspections on record, this carrier shows 16.7% vehicle OOS and 9.1% driver OOS.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
457907
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 1991
Authority Granted
November 13, 1992
Annual Mileage
778,977 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
609 S Main, Holstein, IA 51025
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carmen Grove
Operating Authority
MC246384
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP55930A
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB003LDLY2498 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 28, 2024 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXGGGG30D268922 | 0 | Clean |
| May 26, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB000GDGX8006 | 2 | Passed |
| March 25, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| July 25, 2024 | ID | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB003LDLY2498 | 0 | Clean |
| October 22, 2024 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG30D268922 | 0 | Clean |
| September 19, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB003LDLY2498 | 1 | Passed |
| June 17, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXFB005LDLG8369 | 0 | Clean |
| May 16, 2024 | AR | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB000GDGX8006 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB003LDLY2498 | 1 | Passed |
| February 15, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXFB003LDLY2498 | 3 | Passed |
| March 13, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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