HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1181031-johansens-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC471773
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average52.4% vs Massachusetts average 20.0%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 837-7137, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC471773.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC471773 | Primary | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy L34585 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 22, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC471773 | Primary | The Commerce Insurance Company Policy L34585 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC471773 | — | United States Fire Insurance Company Policy 612404359 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2017 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
22 of 42 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
3 of 82 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 30, 2026 | IA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CO | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Massachusetts average covers 21,932 vehicle and 35,941 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
93 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 28 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 146 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 25 | 71.0% | 62.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 1 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 11.8% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 6 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| Air 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 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2B | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Winston-Salem, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1181031 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC471773 |
| Legal name | JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 17 |
| Annual mileage | 1,744,398 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 19, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 22, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC
Is JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC471773: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 7, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking JOHANSEN'S TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1181031. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 837-7137, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC471773, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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