Freight Carrier · Valparaiso, IN

JBK TRANSPORTATION INC

435-5 W US HWY 6 · Valparaiso, IN 46385

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #793762
  • USDOT #1326168 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JBK TRANSPORTATION INC is a Valparaiso, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-793762 and their USDOT number is 1326168.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/17/2025 · last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 481,348 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MI (5), OH (3), IN (3), IL (1), LA (1). Home base: Valparaiso, Indiana.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.57 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.66 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.86 1

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× 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
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JBK TRANSPORTATION INC
435-5 W US HWY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
Mailing Address
JBK TRANSPORTATION INC
7526 WHEELER DR
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462

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