Freight Carrier · East Prairie, MO

JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC

222 SOUTH CLAY MORGAN DRIVE · East Prairie, MO 63845

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #53994
  • USDOT #3058799 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC is a East Prairie, MO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-53994 and their USDOT number is 3058799.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 930,306 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: MO (12), AR (7), TN (5), IL (3), IA (2), MS (2), WI (1), IN (1), GA (1), FL (1). Home base: East Prairie, Missouri.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.3% 23.4% Driver 3.8% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 12.13 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.96 3 Vehicle Maintenance 15.12 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 2

Inspection Summary

  • 35
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 27
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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 4

  • 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
222 SOUTH CLAY MORGAN DRIVE
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845
Mailing Address
JOHNSTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
155 JANIE LN
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845

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