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Carrier profile · USDOT 240645 · MC-184057

W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC

19 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 4 statesFORT MADISON, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-184057 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksjohnsontruckline.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2012–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(319) 372-2099Email dispatchBRAD@JOHNSONTRUCKLINE.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority42 yr active
since 1983
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 2012–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 42-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC safe to work with?

Is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC safe to load? W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 240645, MC-184057) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FORT MADISON, IA, operating 19 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 29 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (75/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number?

W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number is 240645, and its motor carrier number is MC-184057.

Is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC's safety record?

W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).

How big is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC's fleet?

W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC operates 19 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC based?

W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC is based in FORT MADISON, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.