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Active carrier authority since 2004 · insured · 3 prior revocations — Grade C

JMS TRUCKING INC

DBA JMS TRUCKING · DOT 00544457 · MC# 213048 · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Formerly JMS TRUCKING

Contact
+1 (319) 369-4200makenziekimm@jmstransport.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
C
60 / 100

Fair — some areas of concern, verify before dispatching

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Active for
21 years, 11 months
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
80
Drivers
73
Fleet size
P
Ownership & Leadership
ROGER S. LARSONOwnerMOTUS
VICE PRESIDENT
MICHELL R. LARSON
PRESIDENT
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-09-08
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Aug 2, 2011
Inspections · 24 mo
100
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
4
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle25.0% out-of-service · 40 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver0.0% out-of-service · 100 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($750,000) — no coverage gaps

    ✓ Currently insured (since Sep 2024)

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 10/21/2026

    Sep 21, 2026MOTUS

  • Reinstated

    Contract carrier authority

    Oct 7, 2004Archive

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Oct 7, 2004Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Sep 14, 2004Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 09/14/2004

    Aug 12, 2004Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Dec 27, 2001Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 10/16/2001

    Nov 9, 2001Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Feb 3, 1994Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Sep 21, 1993Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years of continuous authority

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

3 revocation(s), most recent within the last month

-10/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a below-average vehicle out-of-service rate; a crash-free 24 months.

5/10

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Frequently Asked

Does JMS TRUCKING INC have active FMCSA authority?

JMS TRUCKING INC (DOT 00544457) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is C (60/100). They've held active authority 21 years, 11 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, JMS TRUCKING INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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