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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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JOHNSON OIL COMPANY OF GAYLORD
USDOT 404285 · MC685848 · EIN 38-1859513 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
507 S OTSEGO AVE, GAYLORD, MI, 49735
(989) 217-6281 · KEVIN JOHNSON
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
37 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 428
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 0E87613 · eff 01/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance214 pts
Unsafe Driving118 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance88 pts
Other14 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 60 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 172.519C1-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 178.345-14C-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLRD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
MI39
IN1
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.48 | 1.21 | ≈47–54% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.12 | 2.24 | ≈21–25% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.14 | 1.21 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Crawford County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crawford County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 34% · Seat belt 30% · Following / lane / reckless 28%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (1 OOS) · Tires 32% (6 OOS) · Brakes 16% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 57%
393.9A-LTSI, 396.17C-PI, 393.48A-BI-SA
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.59).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 14%
178.345-14C-HMP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.11).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | MUSKEGON TWP, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle16 truck10 trailer3 other
Company profile
Officer
KEVIN JOHNSON
Recordable crash rate
0.61 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
1990-08-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 59 carriers
Shares identifiers with 59 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG JOHNSONS LOGISTICS LLC | 3715469 | officer | strong |
| BROTHERS JOHNSON FARMS LLC | 3997728 | officer | strong |
| COBALT LOGISTICS LLC | 3917832 | officer | strong |
| COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2392848 | officer | strong |
| DERAY TRANSPORT LLC | 1697875 | officer | strong |
| DESERT EDGE TRUCKING INC | 2299183 | officer | strong |
| DISCOUNT DELIVERIES LLC | 2525887 | officer | strong |
| EWJ LOGISTICS | 4034713 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2023)
01/01/2020 — Insurance filed — EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0E87613
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0E87613
10/07/2018 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 0C87613
01/08/2017 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD · policy 0E87613
08/05/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/30/2009 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD · policy 0E87613
08/09/1990 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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