According to FMCSA records, Butler Transport (DOT# 324877) in Kansas City, Kansas has 868 inspections on record with 583 violations and a 9.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 29 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
868Inspections
9.3%Vehicle OOS Rate
29Crashes
304Power 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 Rate9.3%
Carrier: 9.3% (81 of 868)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.0%
Carrier: 1.0% (9 of 868)National: 6.4%
57%OOS rate better than 57% of carriers in Kansas
21%crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Kansas
Violation Categories · 583 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.
583total violations across 868 inspections
96violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
294
Unsafe Driving
245
Hours of Service
28
Driver Fitness
12
Other
4
Inspection History · 100 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.
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 NumberMC212216
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityInactive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Cherokee Insurance Company
$1,000
07/01/2025
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 Units304
Drivers308
Fleet SizeLarge Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatNo
Operating Since08/11/1988
MCS-150 Filed20260121 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)29,766,768
Address347 North James Street, Kansas City, KS 66118