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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 215049· MC181543· CARRIER· EIN 35-1493890
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JACK HOOD TRANSPORTATION INC

10827 WEST 400 NORTH, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360(219) 874-2085showard@jackhoodtransinc.comMARGARET HOOD
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Great West Casualty Co
Vehicle OOS
6.3%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3.7%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC181543

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 10/15/2022
Great West Casualty Co· policy MCP90492A
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 11/15/2010
LIBERTY MUTUAL· policy IM8826979
Authority history (12) ▾
10/31/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2019)
10/31/2019CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2019)
09/13/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
09/13/2018MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
10/19/2009COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2009)
11/10/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/18/2008)
11/10/2008COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2008)
06/02/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (09/04/2018)
03/27/2002MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (09/04/2018)
03/27/2002MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (09/04/2018)
06/02/1998MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (03/15/2002)
04/03/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (03/15/2002)
Insurance history16 insurers on record
Filing timeline (27) ▾
  1. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2019 → 10/15/2022
  2. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2018 → 10/15/2019
  3. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2019 → 10/15/2019
  4. LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2018 → 11/14/2018
  5. LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2018 → 10/15/2018
  6. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2014 → 08/26/2018
  7. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/15/2012 → 10/15/2014
  8. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/15/2009 → 11/15/2012
  9. INDIANA INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 11/15/2010 → 02/25/2011
  10. INDIANA INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 08/12/2010 → 12/12/2010
  11. INDIANA INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 08/12/2010 → 11/15/2010
  12. INDIANA INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 11/15/2010 → 11/15/2010
  13. INDIANA INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 11/15/2010 → 11/15/2010
  14. INDIANA INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 11/15/2009 → 08/12/2010
  15. PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 11/15/2008 → 11/15/2009

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle32 inspections · 6.3% OOS · National 22%
Driver81 inspections · 3.7% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

81 inspections · 27 violations (5 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

81
Inspections
27
Violations
5
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

18
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • MS8
  • CA8
  • WA5
  • LA3
  • GA1
  • NY1
  • TN1
  • AL1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

High impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 71% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing14 violations · 4 OOS (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless3 OOS7 viol69%
  • 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. Time2× · 23%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 18%
  • 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 Tim2× · 18%
False log / RODS1 OOS3 viol29%
  • 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× · 18%
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× · 11%
Log / ELD device4 viol2%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Kitsap County, WA

Medium impact

7 of 18 violations in the last 12 months (39%) came from inspections in Kitsap County, WA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Kitsap County, WA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 2% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations (24 mo)
Seat belt1 viol43%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 43%
Speeding3 viol41%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 41%
Other1 viol10%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 10%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol6%
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× · 6%
What to do
  • Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 19% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing15 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps10 viol69%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× · 20%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 20%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 7%
Tires2 OOS2 viol22%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 22%
Wheels / rims1 OOS1 viol4%
Other1 viol3%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 3%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 15 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▼ Improving
7
Inspections
5
Violations
1
Out-of-service
5
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 80%Unsafe Driving 20%
Focus here first
1Other
4 violations · 1 OOS · 80% of recent
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. · OOS
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
2Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

118
Inspections
84
Violations
11
Out-of-service
271
CSA points
108
Crashes
27
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

36 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

17 incomplete vehicle 10 trailer 9 truck
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 17×
3ALACWFC0NDNG9235· 12812S3 CA
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 6×
3ALACWFC8NDNU0134· Z714360 LA
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 4×
3ALACWFCXNDNG9775· C77222W WA
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 4×
3ALACWFC8NDNG9774· C77223W WA
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 3×
1UYVS2538N3491312· 185B777 TX
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJGHDV5HSJE8197· 3008496 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWFC6NDNH5248· Z713258 LA
2023 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWFC2PDUA5388· 3351203 IN
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGHDV4HSJF2161· 3012686 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWFE8NDNG9758· X11450 MA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLBGXGSHD2524· 3039599 IN
2013 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2530DG622420· P261737 IN
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGHDV4HSJE8207· 3008498 IN
2020 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMML1LL844119· 2923319 IN
2001 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer International
5HTSP412419W85219· X11450 MA
2014 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACXDT4EDFT7730· 2404430 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC7NDNJ0753· 3222327 IN
2022 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532K7NJ886057· PA85822 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC6NDNG9787· 5EM9871 MD
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJGEDV5FLGF0864· 2952747 IN
2016 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailers
1GRAA962XGB710137· TQN4650 OH
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D5CL557568· U721797 TN
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFCXNDNG9243· XUB272 GA
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC2NDNH9152· 3212925 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC8NDNG9788· 5EM9872 MD
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGHDV0HSJF2156· 3012685 IN
2023 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532K9PS029042· PA98098 IN
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGHDV7HSJE8203· 2899686 IN
2025 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532K1SS074954· PD75238 IN
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJGEDV8FLGF3760· 3009701 IN

+ 6 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
78
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
126
25 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
6.1M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi45 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi20 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi16 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi45 drivers
Company officer
MARGARET HOOD
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
155129406
Registered since
1982-06-23
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-16
Census status
Active

Fleet: 78 trucks · 8 owned tractors · 2 owned trailers · 5 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 30 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

30
Connected carriers
28
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

38 events
  1. 04/16/2026MCS-150 update filed

    6.1M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/15/2022Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP90492A

  3. 10/15/2022Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2L351906

  4. 10/31/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2019)

  5. 10/31/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2019)

  6. 10/15/2019Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2L351906

  7. 10/15/2019Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2L351906

  8. 11/14/2018Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z91-466370-01

  9. 10/15/2018Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z91-466370-01

  10. 09/13/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  11. 09/13/2018MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  12. 08/26/2018Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 39 CSE S39202

  13. 10/15/2014Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-641-444012-02

  14. 11/15/2012Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA 093-45-32

  15. 02/25/2011Insurance cancelled — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IM8804675

  16. 12/12/2010Insurance cancelled — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IM 8796090

  17. 11/15/2010Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IM8826979

  18. 11/15/2010Insurance replaced — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IM 8796090

  19. 08/12/2010Insurance replaced — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IM8725477

  20. 11/15/2009Insurance cancelled — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy PAC6809509

  21. 11/15/2009Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 4576462

  22. 10/19/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/12/2009)

  23. 12/07/2008Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy ASCZ91424647015

  24. 12/07/2008Insurance cancelled — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy YYJZ91424647047

  25. 11/15/2008Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy ASCZ91424647015

  26. 11/15/2008Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy YYJZ91424647047

  27. 11/10/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/18/2008)

  28. 11/10/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2008)

  29. 06/02/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (09/04/2018)

  30. 11/15/2005Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy ASC-Z91-424647-011

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
1989-02-08
Last review
2021-10-18
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-16
Reported mileage
6,075,000 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 5:38 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.