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Carrier profile · USDOT 162583 · MC-145774 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Johnston

DBA Johnston Trucking · Belle Fourche, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
No authority on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 645-1347
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
67K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
Satisfactory (1988)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

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
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
67,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
162583
MC / docket
MC-145774, MC-144884
Legal name
Michael Johnston
DBA
Johnston Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 31, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Partnership

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 Michael Johnston's USDOT number?

Michael Johnston's USDOT number is 162583 and its docket number is MC-145774.

Is Michael Johnston authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Michael Johnston's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Michael Johnston's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 31, 2026.

Where is Michael Johnston located?

Michael Johnston is located at 11394 Ingersol Lane, Belle Fourche, SD, 57717. Phone: (605) 645-1347.

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