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STEVE JOHNSON

SPENCER, IA

DBA: S J TRUCKING

USDOT 602928 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: STEVE JOHNSON Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Other (GREASE/FERTILIZER/ROCK) Based in SPENCER, IA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jul 12, 2024
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: STEVE JOHNSON
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — STEVE JOHNSON (USDOT 602928)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): STEVE JOHNSON (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/602928/
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 A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 602928
In FMCSA records since May 24, 1995 (~31y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner STEVE JOHNSON
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (GREASE/FERTILIZER/ROCK)
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 90,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 899-8147
Physical
900 1ST AVE SW
SPENCER, IA 51301
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 602928
In FMCSA records since May 24, 1995 (~31y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 90,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

STEVE JOHNSON is a individual based in SPENCER, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 602928. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Carrier overview

STEVE JOHNSON is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as an individual, based in Spencer, IA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in SD (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2025-01

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83554762 Jan 8, 2025 SD 3 ABERDEEN SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH1464 · 1XP5DB9X32D574866
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC478774
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC478774 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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 PDF
Jul 26, 2005 MC478774-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 6, 2004 MC478774-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN378388 91X $750,000 Jul 12, 2024 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-848221-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2018 Jul 12, 2024 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-848221-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2018 Jul 14, 2024 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP3099033A BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2015 Jul 12, 2018 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-K97214 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2010 Jul 12, 2015 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-K97214 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2010 Aug 11, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN517949 BIPD/Primary — Aug 21, 2006 Jul 12, 2010 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN517949 BIPD/Primary — Aug 21, 2006 Aug 17, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN461789 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2005 Aug 21, 2006 CANCELLED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP203087 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2004 Jul 12, 2005 CANCELLED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP202128 BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 2004 Jul 12, 2004 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP202128 BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 2004 Aug 7, 2004 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 14, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 12, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 3, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jul 12, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jul 9, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Aug 11, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jul 12, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 17, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 28, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jul 12, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 21, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 26, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Jul 18, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jul 18, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Jul 12, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  16. Aug 7, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  17. Jul 16, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Jul 12, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ABERDEEN SD SD 1 0
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How to verify STEVE JOHNSON

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about STEVE JOHNSON

Is STEVE JOHNSON an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. STEVE JOHNSON is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 602928 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is STEVE JOHNSON's safety rating? ▾
STEVE JOHNSON is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has STEVE JOHNSON had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for STEVE JOHNSON in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is STEVE JOHNSON's out-of-service rate? ▾
STEVE JOHNSON has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is STEVE JOHNSON based? ▾
STEVE JOHNSON reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 900 1ST AVE SW, SPENCER, Iowa 51301. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does STEVE JOHNSON have valid operating authority? ▾
STEVE JOHNSON has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does STEVE JOHNSON operate? ▾
STEVE JOHNSON self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has STEVE JOHNSON had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for STEVE JOHNSON. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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