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Freight Carrier · Sloan, IA

JOHNSTON EXCAVATING

Name: JOHNSTON EXCAVATING
Address: 10032 BUCKEYE AVE, SLOAN, IA, 51055, US
Telephone: (712) 490-8241

10032 BUCKEYE AVE · Sloan, IA 51055

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1195400
USDOT #3046432 USDOT Active

6
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JOHNSTON EXCAVATING is a Sloan, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1195400 and their USDOT number is 3046432.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/23/2025 · last updated Sep 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JOHNSTON EXCAVATING LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/23/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 60,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: IA (4), NE (1). Home base: Sloan, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.5 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

5
Total
2
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 1

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10

Unsafe Driving 1

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3

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 EXCAVATING
10032 BUCKEYE AVE
SLOAN, IA 51055

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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