HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/241594-jacobson-transportation-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Doing business as JACOBSON WAREHOUSE CO
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- MC181154 is also listed on another company recordJACOBSON LOGISTICS COMPANY L C (USDOT 2213074, added Nov 19, 2011). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2213074, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC181154: filed under USDOT 2213074, not this record
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (219) 742-2278, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC172189, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC181154 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2213074. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC172189 | — | Markel American Insurance Company Policy MKLM3IM0055404 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Dec 1, 2023 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC172189 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016238177 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2022 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC181154 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | — | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA Policy 6524239 · 82 | — | Sep 2, 2016 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| Surety Bond | MC181154 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | — | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 016059656 · 84 | — | Sep 2, 2016 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
44 of 261 · Iowa avg 22.1%
11 of 464 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | OR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | PA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
240 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 64 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 367 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 143 | 48 | 59.6% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 42 | 0 | 17.5% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 34 | 6 | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 14 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 17 | 17 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 10 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 8 | 8 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 8 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Ravenswood, WV | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2026 | Burrell Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Newtown, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 241594 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC172189, MC181154 |
| Legal name | JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| DBA name | JACOBSON WAREHOUSE CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 483 |
| Drivers | 459 |
| Annual mileage | 20,836,021 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 9, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 17, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherFurniture
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
2 changes
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | — | Liability (BI&PD) LM Insurance Corporation 1000000 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | Surety Bond LM Insurance Corporation 1000000 | No longer on file |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
What does JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC172189: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is old or missing?
MC181154, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026.
What should I verify before booking JACOBSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 241594. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 742-2278, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC172189, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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