BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING, DOT #3271777 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
4 of your 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Minnesota on April 16.
Your latest, Iowa on June 30, had 3 violations, none out of service.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING is a owner-operator motor carrier based in GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa (USDOT #3271777). As of October 28, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 16 recent inspection(s) and 80 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- June 30, 2026, Iowa. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 16, 2026, Minnesota. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 9, 2026, Minnesota. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 27, 2026, Iowa. 8 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 2, 2026, Iowa. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Nov. 18, 2025, California. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 1 vehicle violation, 6 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter (49 CFR 390.3).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC1476758, motor property common carrier authority, granted on December 2, 2022.
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING: GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa Trucking Company
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING is a owner-operator operating out of GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa with USDOT number 3271777. and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING has undergone 16 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.5%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 25%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING carries 80 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated June 30, 2026. Across 16 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 2 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 3 crash events involving BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 3 resulted in a tow-away. 3 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: 3200 MI US 169, No city county crash, IA on December 18, 2025.
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Iowa (11), Minnesota (2), California (1). The concentration in Iowa is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING Compares to the National Average
Across the 16 recorded inspections, BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 25.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-16 | MN | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-09 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-27 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-02 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-18 | CA | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-11 | IA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-24 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-07 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-16 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING
What is BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's FMCSA safety rating?
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING (USDOT #3271777) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING operates 0 power unit(s) and 0 driver(s), classifying it as a owner-operator. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING based?
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa, under USDOT number 3271777.
What is BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 16 recent DOT inspection(s) and 80 recorded violation(s) for BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING (USDOT #3271777), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like BRAD JOHNSTON TRUCKING is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 28, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile