Jack Hood Transportation Inc
USDOT 215049 · MC-181543 · Michigan City, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Jack Hood Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Michigan City, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 126 drivers, which ranks it #198 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 83 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 4.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Jack Hood Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 215049 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-181543 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 10827 West 400 North, Michigan City, IN 46360 |
| Phone | (219) 874-2085 |
| First registered | Jun 23, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 215049.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 38 | 27 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 2 | 0 |
- 1.62 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.3 trailers per tractor.
- 6,075,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 77,885 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 59% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 25 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Jack Hood Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 69% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 45% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 46% lower than average |
| Inspections | 83 | 83 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 30 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 8, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Jack Hood Transportation Inc?
Jack Hood Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 215049 and operating authority MC-181543.
How many trucks does Jack Hood Transportation Inc have?
It reports 78 power units (13 tractors, 65 straight trucks) and 4 trailers, with 126 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is Jack Hood Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Michigan City, Indiana 46360.
What is the out-of-service rate of Jack Hood Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 4.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.