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 Oct 17, 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 (16), IA (6), IN (4), MI (2), MO (1). Home base: Independence, Iowa.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 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
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.31 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.68 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 29
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× 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 OOS1× 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 minutes1× 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 Time1× 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4

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.1× 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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