Johnson Feed Inc
USDOT 130271 · MC-155074 · Canton, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Johnson Feed Inc is a corporation based in Canton, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 278 power units and 261 drivers, which ranks it #6 by fleet size among 35 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 516 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 17 tow-away), or 6.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Johnson Feed Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 130271 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-155074 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 305 W Industrial Rd, Canton, SD 57013 |
| Phone | (605) 987-4201 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 130271.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 217 | 61 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,096 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 25,898,622 miles reported for 2024 – about 93,161 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 261 CDL drivers; 243 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 18 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | Johnson Feed Inc | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 90% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 47% higher than average |
| Inspections | 516 | 516 with a driver check, 181 with a vehicle check, 141 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 23, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in South Dakota
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among South Dakota carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) USDOT 164259 | Gary | 323 | 460 | 266 | 31.2% | 22 |
| Heyl Truck Lines Inc USDOT 65762 | Sioux Falls | 490 | 490 | 858 | 14.6% | 22 |
| K & J Trucking Inc USDOT 171766 | Sioux Falls | 132 | 149 | 357 | 13.7% | 12 |
| Silchuk Transport LLC USDOT 2072826 | Sioux Falls | 100 | 77 | 157 | 17.2% | 3 |
| CSS Farms LLC USDOT 632653 | Watertown | 256 | 93 | 15 | 63.6% | 0 |
| Windwalker Transportation Inc USDOT 928809 | Sioux Falls | 81 | 75 | 228 | 29.3% | 16 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Johnson Feed Inc?
Johnson Feed Inc is registered with USDOT number 130271 and operating authority MC-155074.
How many trucks does Johnson Feed Inc have?
It reports 278 power units (278 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,096 trailers, with 261 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 6, 2025).
Where is Johnson Feed Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Canton, South Dakota 57013.
What is the out-of-service rate of Johnson Feed Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.