FMCSA Carrier Profile
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
East Prairie, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3058799 · MC 53994
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 10 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-53994 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
31.3% OOS · 39 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC1542462
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
10 months
Revocation Filings
7
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 85.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC053994
Common Carrier
MC1542462
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FB9299
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3058799
MC Number
MC-53994
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 13, 2017
Authority Reinstated
October 15, 2025
Annual Mileage
930,306 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
222 South Clay Morgan Drive, East Prairie, MO 63845
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eric Johnston
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
32 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
52.9%
Driver OOS Rate
5.9%
Ranks in the 85th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
21
Total OOS Orders
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate85.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (65.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X3GD334518 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| July 20, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X4LD676937 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X7FD276424 | 1 | Passed |
| June 23, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X04J056756 | 1 | Passed |
| June 18, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X0DJ352774 | 2 | Passed |
| June 14, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X0DJ352774 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2026 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X91D528828 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| June 2, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR0KSKR4969 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBA49X7ED225639 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| May 19, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X0DJ352774 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| May 15, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDCYB3VH677219 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| May 1, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X7FD276424 | 4 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 39 inspection records
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | MS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO15
AR8
IL3
MS3
TN3
IA2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Dry Van
13
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0DJ352774 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625NT419899 | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X2DD191805 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624NJ420957 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GP464717 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X91D528828 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628NT419914 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP464716 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7FD276424 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3GD334518 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9MLMT7335 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDCYB3VH677219 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624NJ420960 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K2739241 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538AP849401 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0KSKR4969 | 2 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4EN022680 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5MLMT7333 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K2739224 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534XM691407 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP464718 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GP464719 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GM534519 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X04J056756 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBA49X7ED225639 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4LD676937 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X58D759515 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 73M6AV 1UYVS2532G | 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 15, 2025 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| October 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2024 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| October 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 25, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 21, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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