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Freight Carrier · Kansas City, KS

BUTLER TRANSPORT

Name: BUTLER TRANSPORT
Address: 347 NORTH JAMES STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66118, US
Telephone: (913) 321-0047

347 NORTH JAMES STREET · Kansas City, KS 66118

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #212216
USDOT #324877 USDOT Active

304
Power Units
308
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BUTLER TRANSPORT is a Kansas City, KS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 304 truck(s) in their fleet and 308 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-212216 and their USDOT number is 324877.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name BUTLER TRANSPORT INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 29,766,768 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Safety Record

57 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

2
Fatal
7
Injury
19
Tow
28
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.14 87 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 16 Vehicle Maintenance 4.46 120 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 8

Inspection Summary

613
Total
396
Clean
217
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 135 unique codes

Critical 38

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed3× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on12× OOS×12 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative10× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×5 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured13× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDFAMCoupling - Sliding fifth wheel fore/aft stop is missing/not secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 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
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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/combination9× OOS×9 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 23

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other11× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device9× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway9× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway4× SW 1
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 16

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9B-LRLOLighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed.1× SW 6
393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt19× 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 wear16× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.2× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.53(a)No Automatic Brake Adjuster for Hydraulic Brake Systems for vehicle manufactured on or after 10/20/19931× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× 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
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BUTLER TRANSPORT
347 NORTH JAMES STREET
KANSAS CITY, KS 66118

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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BUTLER TRANSPORT

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 135 unique codes

Critical 38

Unsafe Driving 23

Hours of Service 16

Vehicle Maintenance 58

Locations

Location on Map

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