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W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC
Fort Madison, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 240645 · MC 184057
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-184057 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
18.8% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC184057
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-X01373
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy MXI93024497
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
240645
MC Number
MC-184057
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 9, 1983
Authority Granted
February 22, 1989
Annual Mileage
1,439,710 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2157 302nd Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tony Johnson
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%
Ranks in the 48th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 5005240253 | I-80 EB MP 22, IL | II | 5 | 4 | CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X8RD643818 1JJV532D2JL046509 |
IA FY9652 IA EB5364 |
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205C | OOSWheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | OOSHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | OOSHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 5003600159 | I-88, IL | III | — | — | SILGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X8RD643818 1GR1P0624MK222033 |
IA FY9652 TN 094872T |
| May 28, 2026 | 205S000006 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | PERFORMANCE PET PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X4RD610220 1JJV532D7CL618158 |
IA MX4930 IA IP8291 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 4292940196 | I-80, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X1RD608599 1JJV532D2FL841082 |
IA LR0294 IA KP8701 |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 5012380007 | IL-336, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X8RD643818 1JJV532D4FL841083 |
IA FY9652 IA KP8698 |
| January 2, 2026 | W091000418 | MACON MO | II | 7 | — | SILGAN CONTAINERS MANUFACTURING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9X2PD850963 1JJV532D8FL841085 |
IA FY8287 IA KP8700 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 7, 2025 | 000P14GT89 | HWY 63 NB MM51, IA | III | 4 | 1 | SWD URETHANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X4RD608595 3H3V532K2NJ783158 |
IA LR4257 IA FR8155 |
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | 000P13B1FR | I80 EB MM 117, IA | III | 1 | — | SILGAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X6LD664772 1JJV532D6LL190485 |
IA FT2516 ME 438936Z |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | 000P16C4DV | HWY 2, MILTON,IOWA, IA | III | 1 | — | SILGAN CONTAINERS MAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X6LD664772 1GR1P062XMK221937 |
IA FT2516 TN 094876T |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 11, 2025 | 5005170154 | US RT 67 @ US RT 34, IL | II | 1 | — | CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X6KD489020 1JJV532DXFL841086 |
IA FY5527 IA KP8702 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SILGAN | 4 | July 23, 2026 |
| CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM | 3 | August 11, 2026 |
| PERFORMANCE PET PRODUCTS | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
| SILGAN CONTAINERS MAN | 2 | May 30, 2025 |
| SILGAN CONTAINERS MANUFACTURING CORP | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| SWD URETHANE | 1 | July 7, 2025 |
| THE SCOTTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES | 1 | January 12, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 1 | October 2, 2024 |
| CONAGRA BRANDS | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
| FENIX3 | 1 | September 6, 2024 |
| WISPAK | 1 | August 15, 2024 |
| CONAGRA | 1 | April 25, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
17
Tractor
11
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6LD664772 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8RD643818 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8KD489021 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL841082 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6LJ306204 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624MK222033 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XMK221937 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0NL339122 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1EL793539 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1EL793542 | 1 | — |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL046509 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL841083 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4NL339124 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL190485 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL618158 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL371505 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8FL841085 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL841086 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXNL306628 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1RD608599 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4RD608595 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4RD610220 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6KD489020 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2FD277092 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2PD850963 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9ND804547 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NJ783158 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NJ783161 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 17, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 21, 1987 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
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