HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/240645-w-m-johnson-truck-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (319) 372-2099, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC184057.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC184057 | — | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MXI93024497 · 34 | — | Oct 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC184057 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-X01373 · 91X | $750,000 | Sep 29, 2010 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 4 · Iowa avg 22.1%
2 of 14 · Iowa avg 3.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- IL 6 42.9%
- IA 5 35.7%
- MO 3 21.4%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 11
11 tractors
Peterbilt 11Kenworth 1
19 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 13
13 semi-trailers
Wabash 8Hyundai Translead 3Great Dane 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Climax Molybdenum 2Silgan 2The Scotts Company And Subsidiaries 1Swd Urethane 1Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp 1Performance Pet Products 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | IL | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 2, 2026 | MO | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | IA | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 30, 2025 | IA | 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 Iowa average covers 31,590 vehicle and 64,972 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 5 | 60.9% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 21.7% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 17.4% | 12.5% |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205C | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHLOW | 1 | 1 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 1 | 0 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 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 Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Cornwall Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 240645 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC184057 |
| Legal name | W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 1,439,710 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 23, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 9, 1983 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @johnsontruckline.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 73 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherPlastics & Cans
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC
What does W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC184057: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking W M JOHNSON TRUCK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 240645. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 372-2099, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC184057, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (319) 372-2099
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.
1 company
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M & B TRANSPORTATION INC High risk Carrier |
Fort Madison, IA | 2222127 | MC299363 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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