Butler Transport Inc
USDOT 324877 · MC-212216 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Butler Transport Inc (dba Butler Transport) is a corporation based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 304 power units and 308 drivers, which ranks it #14 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 572 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 24.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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 27 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 2 fatalities, 26 tow-away), or 8.9 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, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Butler Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Butler Transport |
| USDOT number | 324877 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-212216 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 347 North James Street, Kansas City, KS 66118 |
| Phone | (913) 321-0047 |
| First registered | Aug 11, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 324877.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 303 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 564 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 29,766,768 miles reported for 2025 – about 97,917 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 308 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Butler Transport Inc | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.4% | 18.3% | 15.4% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 39% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 114% higher than average |
| Inspections | 572 | 572 with a driver check, 250 with a vehicle check, 334 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 24, 2023) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Butler Transport Inc?
Butler Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 324877 and operating authority MC-212216.
How many trucks does Butler Transport Inc have?
It reports 304 power units (304 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 564 trailers, with 308 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 21, 2026).
Where is Butler Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66118.
What is the out-of-service rate of Butler Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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.