DBA: Brad Johnston Trucking
Bradley Johnston is an active interstate carrier based in Grand Junction, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 8 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 8 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 98% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 96% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 88% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 91% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Nov 11, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 7.75 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 3 | 1.59 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 14.66 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.48 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 5 states. Top state IA accounts for 71% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 29%.
| 3 |
| 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 4 |
| 1 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3965BHWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 39271A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 3958ANONELD | No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 39311TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |