JFT TRANSPORTATION INC
24-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Chicago, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 646723
- MC
- MC300872
- Based
- Chicago, IL
- Contact
- 7737764100 · accounting@jackfreemantrucking.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, and intermodal containers, JFT TRANSPORTATION INC operates as a small-fleet intermodal drayage operator from Chicago, IL. 24 power units, 24 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC300872 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 24 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,901 motor carriers operating 24 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 14.34 | 167.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 5.68 | 123.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.83 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 40.33 | 143.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 24-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 646723: 25 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Dec 23, 2025 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 |
| Total violations | 70 (13 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,901 peer carriers operating 24 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 19 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 70 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 24 power units on file.
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