Freight Carrier · Independence, IA

JENSEN TRANSPORT INC

1100 2ND AVE NE · Independence, IA 50644-1227

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(319) 334-2737 Tap to call
  • MC #35835
  • USDOT #107285 USDOT Active
  • 66
    Power Units
  • 47
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JENSEN TRANSPORT INC is a Independence, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 66 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-35835 and their USDOT number is 107285.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/30/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,202,541 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IL (17), IA (7), IN (4), MI (2), WI (2). Home base: Independence, Iowa.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 10% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.53 13 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.72 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.18 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 32
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
1100 2ND AVE NE
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1227
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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