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FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC

6165 NW 86TH ST SUITE 200 · Johnston, IA 50131

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #122690
  • USDOT #3176162 USDOT Active
  • 95
    Power Units
  • 95
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC is a Johnston, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 95 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-122690 and their USDOT number is 3176162.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/27/2026 · last updated May 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 11,353,793 (2025)

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 8 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 36 states over the past 24 months: KY (17), IN (12), TN (12), OH (11), TX (11), IL (11), LA (11), MO (11), GA (10), IA (9), AR (9), MS (8), +24 more. Home base: Johnston, Iowa.

Safety Record

76 Severe Violations Updated 4 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 11
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.81 41 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.29 39 Vehicle Maintenance 8.83 79 Drugs / Alcohol 0.09 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

  • 210
    Total
  • 82
    Clean
  • 128
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 146 unique codes

Critical 46

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain14× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.17(b)No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 18

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 17

  • 395.30E-ELDMCCDHOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status.1× 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
  • 395.3A2-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
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.5× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.4× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 65

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC
6165 NW 86TH ST SUITE 200
JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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