What is Johnson Automotive's safety grade?

Johnson Automotive has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Johnson Automotive have?

Johnson Automotive has 5 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 4 violations.

Has Johnson Automotive been involved in any crashes?

Johnson Automotive has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Johnson Automotive have active authority and insurance?

Johnson Automotive has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Johnson Automotive Safety Record

DOT# 2855230 · Columbus, MS 39702 · 6625495744

Legal name: Darin Johnson

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/06/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Johnson Automotive (DOT# 2855230) in Columbus, Mississippi has 5 inspections on record with 4 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

5 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

75% OOS rate better than 75% of carriers in Mississippi

35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Mississippi

Violation Categories · 4 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.

4 total violations across 5 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History · 5 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.

Inspected across 3 states: AL, FL, MS

Level 1: 5 (100%)

Date	State	Level
01/06/2026	MS	1
11/03/2025	MS	1
02/21/2025	FL	1
07/31/2024	AL	1
08/11/2023	AL	1

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.

MC/MX Number MC955909

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Blue Hill Specialty Insurance Company INC	$1,000	12/23/2020

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.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 02/17/2016

MCS-150 Filed 20251205 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 70,000

Address 94 Summer Lane Dr, Columbus, MS 39702