Jacobson Transportation Company Inc
USDOT 241594 · MC-172189 · Clive, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Jacobson Transportation Company Inc (dba Jacobson Warehouse Co) is a corporation based in Clive, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 483 power units and 459 drivers, which ranks it #14 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 458 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 17.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 2 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 3.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Jacobson Transportation Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Jacobson Warehouse Co |
| USDOT number | 241594 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-172189 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1275 128Th St, Clive, IA 50325 |
| Phone | (219) 742-2278 |
| First registered | Jan 17, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 241594.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 6 | 342 | 0 |
| Trailers | 96 | 683 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 20,836,021 miles reported for 2024 – about 43,139 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 9% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 459 CDL drivers; 387 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Jacobson Transportation Comp | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.6% | 18.3% | 19.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 20% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 10% lower than average |
| Inspections | 458 | 455 with a driver check, 256 with a vehicle check, 240 BASIC violations recorded, 74 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 9, 2001) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| New Cooperative Inc USDOT 723015 | Fort Dodge | 322 | 578 | 75 | 12.5% | 16 |
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annett Holdings Inc USDOT 87409 | Des Moines | 7,115 | 3,272 | 5,948 | 17.1% | 326 |
| Landus Cooperative USDOT 723167 | Des Moines | 343 | 315 | 24 | 40.0% | 2 |
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| Barton Solvents Inc USDOT 2516 | Des Moines | 232 | 77 | 161 | 9.3% | 2 |
| Hydro-Klean LLC USDOT 2190489 | Des Moines | 231 | 103 | 77 | 35.8% | 3 |
| Niece Trucking Inc USDOT 638655 | Des Moines | 194 | 202 | 95 | 13.2% | 15 |
| Gotcha Transport LLC USDOT 4037524 | Des Moines | 121 | 150 | 49 | 55.9% | 0 |
| Viessman Iowa Inc USDOT 107289 | Des Moines | 92 | 80 | 81 | 7.3% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Jacobson Transportation Company Inc?
Jacobson Transportation Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 241594 and operating authority MC-172189.
How many trucks does Jacobson Transportation Company Inc have?
It reports 483 power units (348 tractors, 62 straight trucks) and 779 trailers, with 459 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 9, 2025).
Where is Jacobson Transportation Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Clive, Iowa 50325.
What is the out-of-service rate of Jacobson Transportation Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.