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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1997477✓ Last checked 8h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1997477Fort Scott, KS

Ken Johnson

DBA: Johnson Ranch

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateFort Scott, KS 66701

Ken Johnson has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameKen Johnson
DBAJohnson Ranch
DOT #1997477
MC #—
CityFort Scott
StateKansas
ZIP66701
Authority age16 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/29/2025
Company officerKen Johnson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
16 yr 3 mo
Since 2010

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

176 E 720 AVE, Fort Scott, KS, 66701

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedFeb 2010
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Ken Johnson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Ken Johnson authorized to operate?

Ken Johnson's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Ken Johnson's safety record?

Ken Johnson does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Ken Johnson operate?

Ken Johnson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Ken Johnson insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Ken Johnson had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Ken Johnson as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Ken Johnson?

Ken Johnson's DOT number is 1997477. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Ken Johnson Safety Record, DOT 1997477. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1997477
MLA
"Ken Johnson Safety Record, DOT 1997477." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1997477
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"Ken Johnson Safety Record, DOT 1997477." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1997477
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