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Jacobson Transportation Company Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Clive, IA 50325
USDOT
241594
Docket
MC172189

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

Jacobson Transport, Inc., is a nationwide irregular route general commodities common carrier. Our policies and practices are among the important variables that keep us operating as a team. Satisfying our customer’s needs while fulfilling our obligations to the public and protecting our employee’s by running a safe operation are among our top priorities.

Our primary service area includes the Midwestern United States. We deal in commodities such as liquid propane, gasoline, molasses, anhydrous ammonia, liquid fertilizer, feed products, and road asphalt oils.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 37 106 0
Leased 273 979 29

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Driveaway / Towaway
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Hopper Bottom
  • Tanker

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
25,480,368 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 06/17/1992 (31 years, 10 months)
Contract Active — 04/01/1985 (39 years, 1 month)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 128 33 43 3.17 27.5%
Unsafe Driving 85 28 0 2.31 32.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 32 2 1 0.23 12.4%
Driver Fitness 3 2 2 0.08 9.4%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 1 0 1
Injuries 2 7 4 13
Tow-away 5 8 9 22
Crash Reports 5 8 9 22

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 402 3 0.75% 6.67%
Vehicle 214 39 18.22% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Markel American Insurance Company
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
MKLM3IM0055404
Effective date
12/01/2023

Insurance type
BIPD
Company name
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
016238177
Effective date
11/01/2022

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Verified Broker from Florida

April 18, 2023

“Full Truckload from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Jacobson ran a reefer food load. Carrier had good equipment and maintained temp throughout transit. Electronic tracking was turned on by the Scott. Josh provided good communication throughout the trip. Great job by this carrier.


Lanes
Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional