Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average47.4% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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.
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, (432) 618-1219, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC917226.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC917226 | Primary | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy EN4CA00775-221 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 13, 2022 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
9 of 19 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 19 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | TX | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 17 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 13 | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NM | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
76 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 113 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 17 | 97.4% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 11 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 5 | 4 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 5 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 4 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 4 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 3 | 2 |
| Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1 | 3 | 0 |
| Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311UR | 3 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2634454 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC917226 |
| Legal name | JOHNSON SPECIALTY TOOLS LLC |
| DBA name | JOHNSON SPECIALTY TOOLS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 797,592 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 12, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield Equipment
Questions about JOHNSON SPECIALTY TOOLS LLC
What does JOHNSON SPECIALTY TOOLS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC917226: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about JOHNSON SPECIALTY TOOLS LLC 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking JOHNSON SPECIALTY TOOLS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2634454. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (432) 618-1219, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC917226, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.