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Johnson Feed INC

USDOT registration: Active · September 2026

Canton, SD

FMCSA lists 278 power units and 261 drivers in its September 2026 release.

USDOT 130271
305 W Industrial Rd, Canton, SD 57013

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Johnson Feed INC

Canton, SD

USDOT 130271 · MC155074

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Reported freight
General freight, Building materials, Fresh produce, Intermodal containers, Grain, feed, hay, Meat; 5 more categories on the website
Insurance filing
BI&PD $750,000 · cargo on file · since 2014 · on file with FMCSA as of Sep 30, 2026
Fleet and drivers
278 power units and 261 drivers
Equipment
Tractors: 217 owned / 61 term-leased; Trailers: 1,096 owned
USDOT registration
Jun 1, 1974
Reported mileage (2024)
25,898,622 miles
USDOT status
Active
Inspection sample (SMS)
Driver: 514; vehicle: 182
Comparison cohort
30 carriers; 276-280 power units

Federal data: September 2026. Prepared 2026-09-30.

Public-data profile; company review pending. Reported cargo is not a certification of current services.

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What this carrier hauls, and finding freight

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A broker-facing snapshot assembled from the available FMCSA record. Data as of September 2026.

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Carrier identity and authority

Operating authority
Active (FMCSA, as of Sep 30, 2026)
Operating classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Operation type
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate, long-haul (beyond 100 miles)
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory
Safety rating date
Nov 23, 2010

Freight categories reported to FMCSA

  • General freight
  • Building materials
  • Fresh produce
  • Intermodal containers
  • Grain, feed, hay
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated food
  • Beverages
  • Paper products
  • Construction materials

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Fleet capability reported

Power units
278
Drivers
261
Annual mileage reported
25,898,622 miles
Mileage reporting year
2024

Equipment ownership

Tractors
217 owned / 61 term-leased
Trailers
1,096 owned

Fleet and ownership figures describe the federal filing, not equipment available for a particular load.

FMCSA insurance filings

BI&PD $750,000 · cargo on file · since 2014 · on file with FMCSA as of Sep 30, 2026

BI&PD
$750,000 · in force since 2014-03-01 · THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · on file with FMCSA as of Sep 30, 2026
Cargo
$5,000

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Verification documents

Carrier-supplied documents are kept private and separate from the public FMCSA record.

  • Insurance documentProvided privately when requested
  • W-9Provided privately during onboarding
  • Operating authority documentCurrent status checked from FMCSA
  • Broker packetPrepared privately for the intended broker

The market around Canton

Johnson Feed INC is one of 54 active motor carriers registered in Canton (ZIP 57013, population 4,690). Lincoln County has 58 trucking companies (40 general freight, 18 specialized). About 5,858 people who work in transportation and warehousing live within 25 miles. Within 25 miles of ZIP 57013 there are 246 freight-generating facilities, including 144 manufacturers, 14 industrial parks and 12 food processors. The nearest are Bid-well Corporation (manufacturer, 1 mi), Hilltop Custom Cabinetry and Furniture, Inc. (manufacturer, 1 mi) and Adams Thermal Systems Inc. (manufacturer, 1 mi). 67 other motor carriers have terminals within 25 miles, including Maximus Transportation LLC (10 mi), Friest Tree Experts LLC (10 mi) and Sealpros Inc (13 mi).

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Insurance, authority, inspections and the federal record

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Johnson Feed INC is a for-hire carrier based in Canton, SD that operates across state lines. It has been registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as USDOT 130271 since Jun 1, 1974.

Its most recent federal filing, dated Mar 6, 2025, reports 278 power units and 261 drivers. It reported 25,898,622 miles driven in 2024. From Oct 1, 2023 through Sep 30, 2026, the federal record shows 712 roadside inspections, 361 violations and 26 reported crashes.

Federal registration and safety detailsView details

Federal release: September 2026.

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Cohort comparison

30 carriers with 276-280 power units.

Published measures and cohort averages
CategoryCarrierCohort average
Unsafe Driving1.520.74
Hours-of-Service0.130.24
Driver Fitness0.010.09
Controlled Substances/Alcohol0.000.01
Vehicle Maintenance1.613.47
Facts reported in the available federal record
ItemReported result
USDOT registration statusActive
Operating classificationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Operation reportedInterstate
FMCSA safety ratingSatisfactory
Rating dateNov 23, 2010
Driver inspections (SMS)514 reported; 1 out of service (0.2%)
Vehicle inspections (SMS)182 reported; 20 out of service (11.0%)
Reported crashes (3-year window)26
Crashes involving fatalities1
Crashes involving injuries4
Crashes involving tow-away26
Recorded violations (3-year window)361
Out-of-service violations36
Latest reported crashMay 14, 2026 (KY)

SMS inspection figures use the published SMS reporting window; they are separate from the three-year event totals.

Three-year crash, activity, and violation window: Oct 1, 2023 through Sep 30, 2026. Crash involvement does not establish fault. Fatality, injury, and tow-away categories can overlap.

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Registration history

Federal data release: September 2026. Dates below describe filings and recorded events; USDOT registration is not necessarily the company's founding date.

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Registration and reported mileage

USDOT registration
Jun 1, 1974
MCS-150 filing
Mar 6, 2025
Reported mileage (2024)
25,898,622 miles

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Recorded inspection activity

Recorded inspections
712
States with inspections
33
Latest recorded inspection
Sep 7, 2026 (SD)

Oct 1, 2023 through Sep 30, 2026.

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