JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 1324016 • 25 STEPHENS DRIVE, COLBY, KS, 67701-3240

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,324,016
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7854606479
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
495,000
Physical Address
25 STEPHENS DRIVE, COLBY, KS, 67701-3240
Mailing Address
PO BOX 573, COLBY, KS, 67701
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-227874ACTIVEUnknownJun 20, 2025
Common CarrierMC-227874ACTIVEUnknownJun 20, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA989924793ON FILEDec 1, 2024Jul 15, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP24555AON FILEJan 4, 2005Dec 21, 2017

Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPKS0560126994REPLACEDDec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2024
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0003186REPLACEDNov 15, 2017Dec 1, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP24555AREPLACEDJan 4, 2005Nov 15, 2017
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP24555ACANCELLEDJan 4, 2005Dec 21, 2017
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP24555ATRANSFERREDSep 20, 2004Jan 5, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP24555ATRANSFERREDSep 20, 2004Jan 5, 2005
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCT770035-8002-021REPLACEDMar 7, 2003Sep 20, 2004
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT770035-8002-021REPLACEDMar 7, 2003Sep 20, 2004
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT770473-8002-031CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2003Mar 7, 2003
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCT770473-8002-031CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2003Mar 7, 2003
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT7700358002-021TRANSFERREDSep 20, 2002Feb 23, 2003
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCT7700358002-021TRANSFERREDSep 20, 2002Feb 23, 2003
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary364411CANCELLEDSep 20, 2001Sep 20, 2002
REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK0000304CANCELLEDSep 20, 2000Dec 17, 2000
REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK0000304CANCELLEDSep 20, 2000Sep 20, 2001
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP95482AREPLACEDSep 20, 2000Sep 20, 2002
REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK0000304REPLACEDSep 20, 2000Sep 20, 2000
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP15515BCANCELLEDMar 3, 1999Sep 20, 2000
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP15515FCANCELLEDMar 3, 1999Sep 20, 2000
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP15515BREPLACEDJul 20, 1995Mar 3, 1999
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP15515FREPLACEDJul 20, 1995Mar 3, 1999
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP15515BTRANSFERREDJul 20, 1995Mar 21, 1999
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP15515BREPLACEDJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1995
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP15515FTRANSFERREDJul 20, 1995Mar 21, 1999
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP15515BREPLACEDSep 27, 1990Jul 20, 1995
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP15515BREPLACEDSep 27, 1990Jul 20, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA989924793BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2025Jul 15, 2025
TERM/REPLMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCPKS0560126994BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2024Dec 1, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0003186BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP24555ABIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2017
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP24555ACARGODec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2017
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP24555ABIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2017Nov 15, 2017
TRANSFERGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP24555ABIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2005Jan 5, 2005
TRANSFERGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP24555ACARGOJan 5, 2005Jan 5, 2005
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT770035-8002-021CARGOSep 20, 2004Sep 20, 2004
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT770035-8002-021BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2004Sep 20, 2004
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT770473-8002-031BIPD/PrimaryMar 7, 2003Mar 7, 2003
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT770473-8002-031CARGOMar 7, 2003Mar 7, 2003
TRANSFERSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT7700358002-021CARGOFeb 23, 2003Feb 23, 2003
TRANSFERSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT7700358002-021BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2003Feb 23, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP95482ACARGOSep 20, 2002Sep 20, 2002
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.364411BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2002Sep 20, 2002
CANCELREPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK0000304BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2001Sep 20, 2001
TERM/CANCLREPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK0000304BIPD/PrimaryDec 17, 2000Dec 17, 2000
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515BCARGOSep 20, 2000Sep 20, 2000
TERM/REPLREPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK0000304BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2000Sep 20, 2000
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515FBIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2000Sep 20, 2000
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515BCARGOMar 21, 1999Mar 21, 1999
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515FBIPD/PrimaryMar 21, 1999Mar 21, 1999
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515BCARGOMar 3, 1999Mar 3, 1999
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515FBIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 1999Mar 3, 1999
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515BBIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1995
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515BCARGOJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1995
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP15515BBIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 1995Jul 20, 1995

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC227874COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2025
MC227874CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2025
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 31, 2005Unknown
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 31, 2005Unknown
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 29, 2003TRANSFER CONSUMMATEDJan 5, 2005
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 29, 2003TRANSFER CONSUMMATEDJan 5, 2005
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 25, 1999TRANSFERREDJan 24, 2003
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 25, 1999TRANSFERREDJan 24, 2003
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 1, 1996TRANSFERREDFeb 22, 1999
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 9, 1990TRANSFERREDFeb 22, 1999
MC227874MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 9, 1990TRANSFERREDFeb 22, 1999

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
23%
Unsafe Driving
21%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
18
Violations
35
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states18 inspections

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed33Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+4.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.94vs nat'l 1.80
+0.14 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 28, 202686923830HASKELL COUNTY - 081KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-INAT, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 20, 202686858860LIMON COCOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 9, 202586015756NMNMLevel 2QUALITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1Yes
Oct 1, 202585948384LAMAR COCOLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5396.17C-PI, 393.203C-CBP, 395.8ANo
Sep 15, 202585790174HOISINGTONKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 22, 202585590849MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR11393.45B2-BHTD, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.47EYes
May 1, 202584571758FARGO NDNDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.78A-WS, 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Jan 28, 202583736418MAGNA UTUTLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jan 13, 202583601335ROOKS COUNTY - 163KSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LFTSINo
Sep 24, 202482757726FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 10, 20248237273839 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 6, 202482061395WABAUNSEE COUNTY - 197KSLevel 2WALK SEMI-TRAILER1393.60(c)No
Jun 23, 202481943464BOONVILLE MOMOLevel 1WALKER STA SEMI-TRAILER2396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a)Yes
Feb 10, 202480826505GOVE COUNTY - 063KSLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 24, 202480737578FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 1, 202379317853RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1391.41(a)No
Apr 11, 202378718845RAWLINS COUNTY - 153KSLevel 22393.11, 393.60(c)No
Apr 11, 20237834188502 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 20No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 46.2% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 6, 2026KSTOW00GARDEN CITYU83...133661JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Aug 11, 2025KSTOW00Not ReportedI070...306241JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Oct 13, 2024TXTOW00HEARNEN 1500 MARKET ST...681653JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Jul 22, 2024KSTOW00I070...681653JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Mar 18, 2024KSTOW00WICHITAI235...681653JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Dec 18, 2018KSTOW00
Sep 18, 2018KSTOW00
Jan 14, 2016TXTOW00
Nov 4, 2011COTOW00
Oct 14, 2009NETOW00
Apr 26, 2005MOINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 6, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 11, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2025
Authority
Jun 20, 2025
Authority
Dec 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 13, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 22, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 18, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 18, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Nov 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 14, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 4, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 14, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 26, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 5, 2005
Insurance
Insurance transfer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2005
Insurance
Insurance transfer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Sep 20, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 20, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 7, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 7, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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