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BAKSTON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Saint George, UT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 913315 · MC 395788
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-395788 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 28, 2011; first granted May 4, 2001 (25 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC395788
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP76622A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
913315
MC Number
MC-395788
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 27, 2000
Authority First Granted
May 4, 2001
Authority Reinstated
December 28, 2011
Annual Mileage
445,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1522 E Commerce Drive, Saint George, UT 84790
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mardee Johnston
Officer 2
Jed Johnston
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
UT7
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N39EG4FN189825 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C6MT289016 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N39EH1FN185272 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W38L111041 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C0MT289013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C4CT258040 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C6CT258010 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 3H3V281C9CT258017 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 7 | 4V4W19EGXPN616906 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4W39EH7RN641638 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 9506025387 | NV, NV | II | — | — | MULTIPLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
VOLV HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS WANC |
4V4W19EG3PN616858 3H3V281C4CT258040 1JJV281D7NL301099 |
UT Z001035 ME 2458731 ID TV3423 |
| December 24, 2025 | 25IP001712 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4W39EH7RN641638 3H3V281C4CT258040 |
UT Z088843 ME 2458731 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 25JH001834 | KANAB UT | I | 2 | 1 | BAKSTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4N39EG4FN189825 1JJV482W38L111041 |
UT Z093926 ID TJ2607 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 25IP001566 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 3 | 1 | PILOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4W19EGXPN616906 3H3V281C0MT289013 |
UT Z001051 ID TP6572 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 16, 2025 | 25FO001457 | HURRICANE UT | III | 1 | — | KENNEDY VALVE MFG CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4N39EG4FN189825 3H3V281C9CT258017 |
UT Z093926 ME 2458730 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | 25PD001776 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 2 | — | RISING STAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4N39EH1FN185272 3H3V281C6MT289016 |
UT 0913315 ID TP6574 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | 25XH001233 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 1 | — | COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4N39EH1FN185272 3H3V281C6MT289016 |
UT Z081712 ID TP6574 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 19, 2024 | 24JE001236 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 1 | — | PILOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4N39EG4FN189825 3H3V281C6CT258010 |
UT Z093926 ME 2458727 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PILOT | 2 | August 29, 2025 |
| KENNEDY VALVE MFG CO | 1 | June 16, 2025 |
| RISING STAR | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 16, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 28, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 26, 2011 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 23, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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