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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 162583Last checked 11h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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DOT 162583MC145774Belle Fourche, SD

Michael Johnston

DBA: Johnston Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateBelle Fourche, SD 57717

Michael Johnston 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. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameMichael Johnston
DBAJohnston Trucking
DOT #162583
MC #MC145774
CityBelle Fourche
StateSouth Dakota
ZIP57717
Authority age52 yr
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/31/2026
Company officerMichael Johnston
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

11394 INGERSOL LANE, Belle Fourche, SD, 57717

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Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/20/2025SDLevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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PACER (Federal Courts)
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Frequently asked

Michael Johnston

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael Johnston authorized to operate?

Michael Johnston'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 Michael Johnston's safety record?

Michael Johnston has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Michael Johnston operate?

Michael Johnston operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Johnston insured?

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

Has Michael Johnston had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Michael Johnston as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Michael Johnston?

Michael Johnston's DOT number is 162583 and MC number is MC145774. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Michael Johnston Safety Record, DOT 162583. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/162583
MLA
"Michael Johnston Safety Record, DOT 162583." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/162583
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