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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 324877 · MC212216 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Butler Transport Inc

DBA Butler Transport · Kansas City, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1988
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (913) 321-0047
304
Power units
308
Drivers
590
Inspections · 24 mo
27
Crashes · 24 mo
30M
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
72
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2 fatal crashes in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 23.2% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
23.2%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 59 of 254 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 6 of 590 inspections
Crashes
27
2 fatal8 injury26 tow-away
Crash rate 0.45 per 1M mi
Total inspections
590
Driver inspections
590
Vehicle inspections
254
People injured
9
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2023)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC212216
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Cherokee Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
304
Power units
304
Trucks
303
Tractors owned
564
Trailers owned
308
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
29,766,768 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
324877
MC / docket
MC-212216
Legal name
Butler Transport Inc
DBA
Butler Transport
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 11, 1988
Last MCS-150
Jan 21, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
308 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Butler Transport Inc's USDOT number?

Butler Transport Inc's USDOT number is 324877 and its docket number is MC212216.

Is Butler Transport Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Butler Transport Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 590 roadside inspections, a 23.2% vehicle and 1.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 27 reportable crashes (2 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Butler Transport Inc's fleet?

304 power units and 308 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 21, 2026.

What insurance does Butler Transport Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company.

Where is Butler Transport Inc located?

Butler Transport Inc is located at 347 North James Street, Kansas City, KS, 66118. Phone: (913) 321-0047.

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