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JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC

25 STEPHENS DRIVE · Colby, KS 67701-3240

Authorized: Property
(785) 460-6479 Tap to call
  • MC #227874
  • USDOT #1324016 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC is a Colby, KS freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kansas. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-227874 and their USDOT number is 1324016.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 618,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kansas — home base

Home base   Based in Colby, Kansas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.12 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.25 4 Vehicle Maintenance 7.9 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× 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-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
25 STEPHENS DRIVE
COLBY, KS 67701-3240
Mailing Address
JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 573
COLBY, KS 67701

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Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DIRECT BROKERAGE LLC
Colby, KS
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—5655672236681

Same legal or DBA name 2

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Detroit, MI
USDOT Active Authorized: Property326012841630121
JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC
Buhl, ID
USDOT Active Authorized: Property1117199433302147

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