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Carrier profile · USDOT 508850 · MC1405580 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John C Kinghorn

DBA Kinghorn Trucking · Shepherd, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestock
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (406) 245-7780
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
118K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1405580
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 31, 2022Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Livestock
Annual mileage
118,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
508850
MC / docket
MC-1405580
Legal name
John C Kinghorn
DBA
Kinghorn Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 5, 1993
Last MCS-150
May 15, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 John C Kinghorn's USDOT number?

John C Kinghorn's USDOT number is 508850 and its docket number is MC1405580.

Is John C Kinghorn authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John C Kinghorn's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John C Kinghorn's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 15, 2025.

What insurance does John C Kinghorn carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is John C Kinghorn located?

John C Kinghorn is located at 7606 Scandia Rd, Shepherd, MT, 59079. Phone: (406) 245-7780.

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