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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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JACK HOOD TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 215049 · MC181543 · EIN 35-1493890 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10827 WEST 400 NORTH, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360
(219) 874-2085 · MARGARET HOOD
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
78 / 126
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
75 / 244
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP90492A · eff 10/15/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance160 pts
Vehicle Maintenance111 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Other19 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA23
MS18
WA6
LA5
TN5
GA5
MA4
AL3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.22 | 0.22 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.93 | 0.94 | ≈70–77% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.31 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.70 | 1.94 | ≈15–19% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-28 · 3 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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 · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 69% (3 OOS) · False log / RODS 29% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 3%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kitsap County, WA · medium impact
• 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
Seat belt 51% · Speeding 29% · Other 12%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 4 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 57% · Brakes 22% · Tires 18% (2 OOS)
• 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 11 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: 9 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 22%
393.45D-B, 393.48A-BMBCBD
✓ 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
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.275).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2026 | RURAL MOBILE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 11/22/2024 | FORREST, MS | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
18 incomplete vehicle11 trailer10 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARGARET HOOD
Annual mileage
6.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1982-06-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
6.1M mi reported (2025)
10/15/2022 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP90492A
10/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 2L351906
10/31/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2019)
10/31/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2019)
10/15/2019 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2L351906
10/15/2019 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 2L351906
11/14/2018 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z91-466370-01
10/15/2018 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AS7-Z91-466370-01
09/13/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/13/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/26/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 39 CSE S39202
10/15/2014 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-641-444012-02
11/15/2012 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 093-45-32
02/25/2011 — Insurance cancelled — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM8804675
12/12/2010 — Insurance cancelled — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM 8796090
11/15/2010 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IM8826979
11/15/2010 — Insurance replaced — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM 8796090
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