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Carrier profile · USDOT 1324016 · MC-227874 · Updated 07/18/2026

JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC

7 power unitsavg 15.5 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCOLBY, KS
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-227874 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksjohnsontransport.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(785) 460-6479Email dispatchdispatch@johnsontransport.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority21 yr active
since 2005
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.5 yr

Model years 1998–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

21 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 21-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC safe to load? JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1324016, MC-227874) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in COLBY, KS, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
JTJOHNSON TRANSPORT INC 74
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Frequently asked

What is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1324016, and its motor carrier number is MC-227874.

Is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC based?

JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC is based in COLBY, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.

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