W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 240645 • 2157 302ND AVE, FORT MADISON, IA, 52627
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 354007 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL561594 | ON FILE | Dec 30, 2009 | Oct 26, 2010 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 354007 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL561594 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL561594 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Dec 30, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 354007 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Jan 6, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL561424 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561424 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL561130 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL561130 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL560807 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-140D6471-TIL | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2500718 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2500718 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL484376 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2004 | Nov 4, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL484376 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LHT1001289A102 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4920863 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP41259A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP41259A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP41259A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP41259A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP41259A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 2, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP41259A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 2, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP41259A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP41259A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9 QE19 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1996 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9 QE19 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1996 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMC823566 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 1987 | Nov 1, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T018361 | CANCELLED | May 8, 1985 | Dec 5, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T018361 | REPLACED | May 8, 1985 | Nov 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561594 | CARGO | Oct 26, 2010 | Oct 26, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 354007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561594 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 354007 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 354007 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2010 | Jan 6, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561594 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2009 | Dec 30, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561424 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561424 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561130 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561130 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL560807 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-140D6471-TIL | CARGO | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500718 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2006 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2500718 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484376 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2005 | Nov 4, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484376 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4920863 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1001289A102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | CARGO | Nov 4, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | CARGO | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | CARGO | Sep 2, 2003 | Sep 2, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2003 | Sep 2, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP41259A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 QE19 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 QE19 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T018361 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 1996 | Dec 5, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T018361 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1996 | Nov 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC823566 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1996 | Nov 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2010 |
| MC184057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2010 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2010 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2009 |
| MC184057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2009 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2009 |
| MC184057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2009 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2009 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2008 |
| MC184057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2008 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2007 |
| MC184057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2007 |
| MC184057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC184057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC184057 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC184057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 21, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC184057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 18, 1986 | — | Unknown |
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
7 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (29 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK LAWN | S CICERO AVE | ...638107 | W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 36 | ...850963 | W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MADISON | 2700 AVE L EB | ...277090 | W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 11, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2013 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2012 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2011 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2011 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2009 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2009 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2008 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2008 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 58 events