Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3058799 · MC-1542462 ·
Johnston Transportation LLC
14 power unitsavg 11.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesEAST PRAIRIE, MO62/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1542462 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average62.5% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Multiple injury crashes3 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.7 yr
Model years 1997–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3058799) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 15, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 62.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 13, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 3058799, and its motor carrier number is MC-1542462.
Is JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 62.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 59 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 14 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in EAST PRAIRIE, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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