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Carrier Profile · DOT 815534

Paul Johnson

DBA: Carlton Trucking Company

For-Hire ContractInterstateHartsville, SC 29550
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Paul Johnson has operated for 27.0y with a fleet of 5 power units and 5 drivers under Contract authority. The company has recorded 26 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal namePaul Johnson
DBACarlton Trucking Company
DOT #815534
MC #MC362232
CityHartsville
StateSouth Carolina
ZIP29550
Authority age27.0y
StatusActive
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authority✓ Authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/14/2025
Company officerPaul Johnson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
5
Power units
Drivers
5
Total drivers
Inspections
26
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
23.1%
Above national avg (22.26%)

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

Location

2320 NORTH FIFTH STREET, Hartsville, SC, 29550

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Inspection history

26 total inspections. OOS rate: 23.1%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
9/30/2024SC300
1/30/2026SC300
4/30/2024SC101
4/29/2025SC300
4/29/2024SC200

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

1 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
SC00Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
Active
Insurer
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage
$750,000
Effective
9/21/2025

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jun 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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South Carolina Secretary of State
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Frequently asked

Paul Johnson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Paul Johnson authorized to operate?

Yes. Paul Johnson holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Paul Johnson's safety record?

Paul Johnson has 26 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Paul Johnson operate?

Paul Johnson operates 5 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Paul Johnson insured?

Paul Johnson has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Paul Johnson had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Paul Johnson?

Paul Johnson's DOT number is 815534 and MC number is MC362232. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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