JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1324016 • 25 STEPHENS DRIVE, COLBY, KS, 67701-3240
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA989924793 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP24555A | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2005 | Dec 21, 2017 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPKS0560126994 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003186 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP24555A | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2005 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP24555A | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2005 | Dec 21, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP24555A | TRANSFERRED | Sep 20, 2004 | Jan 5, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP24555A | TRANSFERRED | Sep 20, 2004 | Jan 5, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT770035-8002-021 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2003 | Sep 20, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770035-8002-021 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2003 | Sep 20, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770473-8002-031 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2003 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT770473-8002-031 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2003 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7700358002-021 | TRANSFERRED | Sep 20, 2002 | Feb 23, 2003 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7700358002-021 | TRANSFERRED | Sep 20, 2002 | Feb 23, 2003 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 364411 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000304 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2000 | Dec 17, 2000 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000304 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95482A | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000304 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP15515B | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 1999 | Sep 20, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15515F | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 1999 | Sep 20, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP15515B | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1995 | Mar 3, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15515F | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1995 | Mar 3, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP15515B | TRANSFERRED | Jul 20, 1995 | Mar 21, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15515B | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15515F | TRANSFERRED | Jul 20, 1995 | Mar 21, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP15515B | REPLACED | Sep 27, 1990 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15515B | REPLACED | Sep 27, 1990 | Jul 20, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA989924793 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPKS0560126994 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003186 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24555A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24555A | CARGO | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24555A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24555A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2005 | Jan 5, 2005 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP24555A | CARGO | Jan 5, 2005 | Jan 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770035-8002-021 | CARGO | Sep 20, 2004 | Sep 20, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770035-8002-021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2004 | Sep 20, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770473-8002-031 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2003 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770473-8002-031 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2003 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| TRANSFER | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7700358002-021 | CARGO | Feb 23, 2003 | Feb 23, 2003 |
| TRANSFER | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7700358002-021 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2003 | Feb 23, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95482A | CARGO | Sep 20, 2002 | Sep 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 364411 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2002 | Sep 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000304 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000304 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2000 | Dec 17, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515B | CARGO | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000304 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515F | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515B | CARGO | Mar 21, 1999 | Mar 21, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515F | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 1999 | Mar 21, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515B | CARGO | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 3, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515F | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 3, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515B | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515B | CARGO | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15515B | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC227874 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MC227874 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2003 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jan 5, 2005 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 2003 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Jan 5, 2005 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 1999 | TRANSFERRED | Jan 24, 2003 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 1999 | TRANSFERRED | Jan 24, 2003 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 1, 1996 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 22, 1999 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 9, 1990 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 22, 1999 |
| MC227874 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 9, 1990 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 22, 1999 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARDEN CITY | U83 | ...133661 | JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 11, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I070 | ...306241 | JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 13, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEARNE | N 1500 MARKET ST | ...681653 | JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...681653 | JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 18, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | WICHITA | I235 | ...681653 | JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 18, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2011 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2009 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2005 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events