Johnson Trucking Safety Record
DOT# 1298781 · Clarksville, TN 37042 · 6155660497
Legal name: James N Johnson
Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 02/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 70/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Johnson Trucking (DOT# 1298781) in Clarksville, Tennessee has 17 inspections on record with 44 violations and a 58.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 44 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 17 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 2 |
| 09/18/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2024 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2024 | KY | 1 | 1 |
| 11/29/2023 | MO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-OCT-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Central Mutual Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.