Get a freight quote

Approved carriers respond fast.

Approved carriers
Reliable drivers
Fast & easy
Anywhere in the US
Oversized loads
Reefer, flatbed & dry van
Insured cargo
Your info stays private

Freight Carrier · Johnston, IA

FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 6165 NW 86TH ST SUITE 200, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131, US
Telephone: (312) 858-7439

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

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(312) 858-7439 Tap to call

MC #122690
USDOT #3176162 USDOT Active

105
Power Units
105
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC is a Johnston, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 105 truck(s) in their fleet and 105 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-122690 and their USDOT number is 3176162.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/30/2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 13,353,793 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

84 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
6
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.71 43 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.14 44 Vehicle Maintenance 8.36 96 Drugs / Alcohol 0.16 3 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 6

Inspection Summary

238
Total
89
Clean
149
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 154 unique codes

Critical 53

392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 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 ATIS6× OOS×6 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 groove2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× 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
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× 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
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status4× 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
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain14× 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
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.17(b)No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× 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
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× 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
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× 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
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 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
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× OOS×3 SW 1
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
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× 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, other9× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× 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
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 1
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-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× 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.6× 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.5× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× 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
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× 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
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× 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
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 66

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× 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
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt12× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side.1× SW 3
393.71(h)(10)No or Improper safety chains for towbar1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative11× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative6× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.4× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective5× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed3× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC
6165 NW 86TH ST SUITE 200
JOHNSTON, IA 50131

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

Google Directions Apple Maps Waze OpenStreetMap

Related Companies

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence

Fuel & Energy

Brent Crude Rises 1.8% to $111.33 on Saudi Refinery Attack

Houthi strike on Saudi Arabian refinery pushes oil to highest level since early October. Every dollar adds roughly 3 cents per gallon to diesel.

Oct 29, 2026

LTL

Old Dominion Tonnage Up 1.6% in September After Two Years Down

LTL carrier posts first positive tonnage month since 2024, but execs say a real upcycle needs energy prices to fall.

Oct 29, 2026

General

What does it cost to build a trucking audience worth 5 billion views?

Larry Cothran posted one video a day for three years without missing once. The view count is enormous. The harder lesson was learning what that work is worth.

Oct 29, 2026

Equipment & OEM

Paccar Suppliers Miss Q3 Delivery Targets as Truck Orders Climb

CEO Preston Feight says component vendors couldn't scale output fast enough to match rising demand, creating delivery delays for Kenworth and Peterbilt orders.

Oct 29, 2026

Carrier Business

ITS Logistics Settles EEOC Religious Harassment Case

Third-party logistics provider resolves federal complaint over workplace antisemitism as EEOC steps up enforcement under Trump administration directive.

Oct 29, 2026

Carrier Business

ATRI elects Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman, adds two directors

The American Transportation Research Institute named McLean to lead its board and appointed TCW's Ben Banks and Werner's Nathan Meisgeier as directors.

Oct 28, 2026

General

Mexico Truckers Halt Strike After Feds Agree to Security Talks

CANACAR, HAMOTAC, and FEMATRAC secured four negotiating sessions on cargo theft, highway violence, and operating costs after demonstrations hit 19 states Monday.

Oct 28, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Missouri raises interstate speed limits to 75 mph near Iowa, Arkansas

Four interstates near state borders will see new 75 mph limits by year-end, affecting carrier route planning and CSA speed-violation thresholds.

Oct 28, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Criminals Stole $24M in Freight Using Legitimate Carrier IDs

Federal cases reveal how thieves bought established motor carriers to pass routine verification. The question is whether your dispatch knows what to check beyond an active MC nu…

Oct 28, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Wyoming Requires Self-Certified Safety Training for Teton Pass Trucks

State restricts truck and RV traffic over mountain pass to drivers who complete new program. No federal CDL exemption, no FMCSA docket, but local compliance now mandatory.

Oct 27, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Pilot and Tesla open first two heavy-duty truck charging sites

Travel centers in Georgia and California now offer Tesla Megacharger stalls for Class 8 EVs, marking the first public charging infrastructure built for long-haul electric trucks.

Oct 27, 2026

Earnings & Financials

Knight-Swift CEO targets double-digit rate hikes for 2027 contracts

Adam Miller says truckload carriers have room to push pricing after absorbing years of cost increases during the freight downturn.

Oct 27, 2026

FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 154 unique codes

Critical 53

Unsafe Driving 17

Hours of Service 17

Vehicle Maintenance 66

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 1

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence

Brent Crude Rises 1.8% to $111.33 on Saudi Refinery Attack

Old Dominion Tonnage Up 1.6% in September After Two Years Down

What does it cost to build a trucking audience worth 5 billion views?

Paccar Suppliers Miss Q3 Delivery Targets as Truck Orders Climb

ITS Logistics Settles EEOC Religious Harassment Case

ATRI elects Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman, adds two directors

Mexico Truckers Halt Strike After Feds Agree to Security Talks

Missouri raises interstate speed limits to 75 mph near Iowa, Arkansas

Criminals Stole $24M in Freight Using Legitimate Carrier IDs

Wyoming Requires Self-Certified Safety Training for Teton Pass Trucks

Pilot and Tesla open first two heavy-duty truck charging sites

Knight-Swift CEO targets double-digit rate hikes for 2027 contracts