HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/130271-johnson-feed-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JOHNSON FEED INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC155074
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (605) 987-4201, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC155074.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC155074 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 83 MS AJ7026 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 1, 2006 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC155074 | Primary | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT Policy HE8409C585873TCT14 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2014 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC155074 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106002278 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | 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
20 of 180 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
1 of 510 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 1 | 4 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | 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 South Dakota average covers 5,284 vehicle and 11,994 driver inspections of all South Dakota-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
141 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 20 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 239 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 | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 57 | 0 | 40.4% | 14.9% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 19 | 39.7% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 0 | 19.1% | 14.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.7% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 26 | 0 |
| 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 | 11 | 11 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 9 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 3 | 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 South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Paducah, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Rural, SD | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | St Paul, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sioux Falls, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | North Sioux City, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Goodfield, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 130271 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC155074 |
| Legal name | JOHNSON FEED INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 278 |
| Drivers | 261 |
| Annual mileage | 25,898,622 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 23, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherUnspecified
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 JOHNSON FEED INC
Is JOHNSON FEED INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. JOHNSON FEED 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 JOHNSON FEED INC's operating authority allow?
MC155074: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about JOHNSON FEED INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking JOHNSON FEED INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 130271. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 987-4201, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC155074, 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.
Other companies using (605) 987-4201
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFI TRANSPORTATION INC Broker |
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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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