Freight Carrier/shipper · Michigan City, IN

JACK HOOD TRANSPORTATION INC

10827 WEST 400 NORTH · Michigan City, IN 46360

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(219) 874-2085 Tap to call
  • MC #181543
  • USDOT #215049 USDOT Active
  • 78
    Power Units
  • 126
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JACK HOOD TRANSPORTATION INC is a Michigan City, IN freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 78 truck(s) in their fleet and 126 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-181543 and their USDOT number is 215049.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/16/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,075,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: CA (29), MS (20), GA (7), TN (6), LA (5), WA (4), AL (4), MD (3), MA (3), NY (2), NC (1), FL (1). Home base: Michigan City, Indiana.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.14 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.93 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.96 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.15 2

Inspection Summary

  • 85
    Total
  • 65
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated 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 issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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. Time OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 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 Conveyance OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
JACK HOOD TRANSPORTATION INC
10827 WEST 400 NORTH
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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