Freight Carrier · Sheldon, IA

A & K TRANSPORT INC

511 W PARK ST · Sheldon, IA 51201

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(319) 253-9792 Tap to call
  • MC #1639372
  • USDOT #4235558 USDOT Active
  • 5
    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 5 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 Oct 11, 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
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Livestock
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: SD (6), IA (5), MT (2), KS (2), NC (1), NM (1), WA (1), MI (1), OR (1), US (1). Home base: Sheldon, Iowa.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.77 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.26 6 Vehicle Maintenance 7.27 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.78 2

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 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
  • 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
  • 393.75C-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
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.55C2-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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)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
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× 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 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
A & K TRANSPORT INC
511 W PARK ST
SHELDON, IA 51201
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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