Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 162583 · MC-145774 ·
Michael Johnston
DBA JOHNSTON TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 15 yrLocal · 1 statesBELLE FOURCHE, SD50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-145774 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.0Avg age (yr)
2007–2015 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15 yr
Model years 2007–2015 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
MICHAEL JOHNSTON (USDOT 162583) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 31, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 17, 1988 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL JOHNSTON's USDOT number?
MICHAEL JOHNSTON's USDOT number is 162583, and its motor carrier number is MC-145774.
Is MICHAEL JOHNSTON authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. MICHAEL JOHNSTON is active in the FMCSA register.
What is MICHAEL JOHNSTON's safety record?
MICHAEL JOHNSTON has a — vehicle out-of-service rate across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score — there is not enough federal record to assess it.
How big is MICHAEL JOHNSTON's fleet?
MICHAEL JOHNSTON operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL JOHNSTON based?
MICHAEL JOHNSTON is based in BELLE FOURCHE, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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