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Freight Carrier · Sheldon, IA

A & K TRANSPORT INC

Name: A & K TRANSPORT INC
Address: 511 W PARK ST, SHELDON, IA, 51201, US
Telephone: (319) 253-9792

511 W PARK ST · Sheldon, IA 51201

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1639372
USDOT #4235558 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

A & K TRANSPORT INC is a Sheldon, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1639372 and their USDOT number is 4235558.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 338,900 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Exempt for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Livestock
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: SD (5), IA (4), MT (2), KS (2), WA (1), MI (1), OR (1), US (1), NC (1). Home base: Sheldon, Iowa.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.58 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.58 6 Vehicle Maintenance 10.23 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.29 2

Inspection Summary

18
Total
6
Clean
12
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 7

383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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.1× 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
393.11LRNo 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
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.83G-ELDCExhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits entry of exhaust fumes into the driver/sleeper compartment.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

A & K TRANSPORT INC
511 W PARK ST
SHELDON, IA 51201

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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A & K TRANSPORT INC Brownstown, MI	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	5	5	656211	1805269
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A & K TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 2

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