JOHNSON BROS LIVESTOCK INC
USDOT 297989 • 3697 18TH ROAD, ESCANABA, MI, 49829
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-433159 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 20, 2010 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2758249 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2010 | Sep 6, 2022 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2758249 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2010 | Oct 6, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN621984 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN621984 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2009 | May 3, 2010 |
| FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | BAP 2688022 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2009 | Mar 22, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN430022 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2004 | Mar 31, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0036830 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2002 | Jun 14, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP 2758249 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP 2758249 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN621984 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2010 | May 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN621984 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2010 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MICHIGAN | BAP 2688022 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2009 | Mar 22, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN430022 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036830 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2004 | Jun 14, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-433159 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC433159 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2010 |
| MC433159 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 17, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC433159 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2004 |
| MC433159 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2002 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 2008 |
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
2 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86605188 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 86479609 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-DMOVE, 393.11A1-LSLM, 393.11A1-LRLM | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84886210 | S/B I-75 @ MM-338 | MI | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82723149 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | WI | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 80851083 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 79507866 | S/B I-75 @ 4 MILE RD | MI | Level 1 | MERI SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.82(a)(1), 393.75(a)(1) | No |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 79270126 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | INGALLSTON TWP | M 35 | ...194853 | JOHNSON BROS LIVESTOCK INC |
| Aug 5, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2006 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2003 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 1995 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 1995 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records