VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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JENSEN TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 107285 · MC35835 · EIN 42-0888013 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1100 2ND AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA, 50644-1227
(319) 334-2737 · TIM JENSEN
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
66 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
29 / 293
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZP2449 · eff 10/01/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance163 pts
Unsafe Driving87 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 |
Most inspected states
IL16
IA6
IN4
MI2
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.37 | 1.37 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.73 | 0.75 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.17 | 5.17 | ≈52–56% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · False log / RODS 29% · Hours exceeded 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Knox County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Knox County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Phone / texting 34% · Following / lane / reckless 7%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 44% (1 OOS) · Tires 33% (1 OOS) · Brakes 17%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.45 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.878).
Repeat offenders: 393.45 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | SHALERSVILLE (TOWNSHIP OF, OH | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | Henderson Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 55 vehicles seen in inspections
30 trailer22 incomplete vehicle3 truck
Company profile
Officer
TIM JENSEN
Annual mileage
3.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
47
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & S EQUIPMENT LLC | 2008055 | officer | strong |
| TNT TRUCKING LLC | 3156819 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.2M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2022 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZP2449
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z30029
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
11/08/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP32664A
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP32664A
10/23/2008 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP32664A
10/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP0419590
11/04/2004 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP16324A
10/08/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2004)
10/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP16324A
10/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP 0419590
10/29/2003 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT214100612304
10/29/2003 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy K0114100612305
10/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT214100612304
10/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy K0114100612305
10/01/1997 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PP40026
11/20/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/107285.