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KEVIN M JOHNSON AND SONS INC
Appleton, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 472593 · MC 224805
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-224805 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC224805
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZY1589
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
472593
MC Number
MC-224805
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 1992
Authority Granted
December 13, 1990
Annual Mileage
468,511 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
960 210th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN 56208
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lisa Johnson
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD4
MN2
AR1
IA1
NM1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9MD707620 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622KK121720 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623DW702638 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629DW702496 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77D665775 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7LD669495 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625JW103929 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625JW120357 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629AW700761 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XDW702488 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7ND800315 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0ED199595 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | 1644001652 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | WAUPACA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X9MD707620 1GRAA0623DW702638 |
MN PAW1421 MN 8787STX |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | 4396Q3UJN1 | NM, NM | II | 1 | — | KINNON ENTERTAINMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X7LD669495 1GRAA0622KK121720 |
MN PAW5363 MN 1096STY |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 5180002096 | MILBANK SD | I | — | — | VALLEY QUEEN CHEESE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X77D665775 1GRAA0625JW120357 |
SD PR51354 MN 7305STY |
| February 4, 2026 | 0395000657 | EAGLE LAKE MN | III | — | — | VALLERY QUEEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X77D665775 1GRAA0629DW702496 |
SD PR51354 MN 5160STU |
| October 14, 2025 | 7860000943 | BRYANT AR | III | 1 | — | KINNON ENTERTAINMENT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X7LD669495 1GRAA0622KK121720 |
MN PAW5363 MN 1096STY |
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| April 21, 2025 | 5110001422 | MILBANK SD | II | 1 | 1 | VALLEY QUEEN DAIRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X9MD707620 1GRAA062XDW702488 |
MN PAW1421 MN 1796STU |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| February 10, 2025 | 5280001929 | DELL RAPIDS SD | III | — | — | A&L POTATO COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X9MD707620 1GRAA0625JW103929 |
MN PAW1421 MN STC0949 |
| January 14, 2025 | 5370002507 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X7ND800315 1GRAA0623DW702638 |
MN PAM4701 MN 8787STX |
| January 7, 2025 | 2637000922 | MENOMONIE WI | II | — | — | HUMA INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPHD49X0ED199595 1GRAA0629DW702496 |
MN PZA4871 MN 5160STU |
| September 11, 2024 | 000P131VCW | HWY 218, IA | II | 3 | — | WARREN OIL COMPANY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X9MD707620 1GRAA0629AW700761 |
MN PAW1421 MN STB2492 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KINNON ENTERTAINMENT | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| VALLEY QUEEN CHEESE | 2 | April 14, 2026 |
| WAUPACA | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| VALLERY QUEEN | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| VALLEY QUEEN DAIRY | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| A&L POTATO COMPANY | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| HUMA INC. | 1 | January 7, 2025 |
| WARREN OIL COMPANY LLC | 1 | September 11, 2024 |
| KEN | 1 | December 11, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 13, 1990 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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