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Freight Carrier · Brundidge, AL

JOHNSTON TRUCKING LLC

Name: JOHNSTON TRUCKING LLC
Address: 2910 HWY 231 SOUTH, BRUNDIDGE, AL, 36010, US
Telephone: (334) 735-2283

2910 HWY 231 SOUTH · Brundidge, AL 36010

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #481317
USDOT #1210444 USDOT Active

195
Power Units
155
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JOHNSTON TRUCKING LLC is a Brundidge, AL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 195 truck(s) in their fleet and 155 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-481317 and their USDOT number is 1210444.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/17/2026 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 13,865,467 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: FL (259), AL (184), GA (7), SC (1), KY (1). Home base: Brundidge, Alabama.

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
7
Injury
9
Tow
16
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.59 71 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 5

Inspection Summary

452
Total
353
Clean
99
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 21

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 44

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9B-LRLOLighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed.1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.6× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

JOHNSTON TRUCKING LLC
2910 HWY 231 SOUTH
BRUNDIDGE, AL 36010

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 21

Unsafe Driving 8

Vehicle Maintenance 44

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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