JOHNS PREMIER TRANSIT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JOHNS PREMIER TRANSIT LLC (USDOT 4068753) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): BRANDON JOHNS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4068753/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 4, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1545281ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25.81% | 19.35% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
JOHNS PREMIER TRANSIT LLC is a motor carrier based in DALLAS, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4068753. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 35 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JOHNS PREMIER TRANSIT LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, based in Dallas, TX. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 32.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 833% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (4) and TX (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
32.1% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (44.0% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPDOOS (False record of duty status) cited 7 times, 7 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 31, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 35 | |
| Utility | 15 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Trail-Eze | 6 | |
| Unknown | 3 | |
| East So Tr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 14 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 8.17 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 6.18 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88122731 | Jun 10, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 392.9A2-C, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD | Yes |
| 88030769 | May 31, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| 87798719 | May 7, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.9A2-C, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 87763883 | May 5, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87425028 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SA | Yes |
| 87233948 | Mar 5, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.104F3-C, 396.5B-L, 393.60C | No |
| 87180559 | Feb 25, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87132320 | Feb 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.104B-C, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 86895562 | Jan 25, 2026 | AZ | 2 | LITTLEFIELD AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E1PC-OOS, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 86786582 | Jan 9, 2026 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 396.17C-PI, 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 86746731 | Jan 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86378283 | Nov 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86278249 | Nov 7, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86069719 | Oct 15, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8E, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8 | Yes |
| 85984424 | Sep 21, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9A2-C, 393.75A4-PBME | Yes |
| 85707458 | Sep 6, 2025 | CO | 3 | CORTEZ CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.3B2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E1PC, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 85631628 | Aug 29, 2025 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86977175 | Jul 24, 2025 | NM | 2 | HOBBS PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85106861 | Jul 1, 2025 | SC | 2 | LEXINGTON SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD, 387.301A | No |
| 85114828 | Jun 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.104A, 395.8, 395.8F01 | No |
| 84989374 | Jun 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | US380 DECATUR SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 392.2RG | No |
| 84767116 | May 22, 2025 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84383028 | Apr 10, 2025 | NM | 3 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84320666 | Apr 2, 2025 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84264361 | Mar 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.2WG | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2024535250 | Jun 11, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | MC1545281-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006338 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 4, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006338 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006338 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0122744-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 31, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0122744-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0122744-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0122744-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 18, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2025
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Sep 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2025
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Jun 30, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| HELPER UT | UT | 2 | 1 |
| LITTLEFIELD AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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35 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify JOHNS PREMIER TRANSIT LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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