BUTLER TRANSPORT INC

DOT #324877 • MC #212216 • DBA: BUTLER TRANSPORT
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BUTLER TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, KS registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 324877 and MC number 212216. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1988, a span of roughly 37 years. BUTLER TRANSPORT INC reports a fleet of 304 power units and 308 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Commodities Dry Bulk, Refrigerated Food, Beverages, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 599 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1% and 30 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, and GA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of May 2023. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
BUTLER TRANSPORT INC
DBA Name
BUTLER TRANSPORT
DOT Number
324877
MC Number
212216
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Aug 11, 1988

Location

Physical Address
347 NORTH JAMES STREET
KANSAS CITY, KS 66118
Mailing Address
347 NORTH JAMES STREET
KANSAS CITY, KS 66118

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
304
Total Drivers
308
Truck Units
304
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Commodities Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Beverages General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BUTLER TRANSPORT INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

599
Total Inspections
256
Inspections with Violations
64
Inspections with OOS Violations
1%
Driver OOS Rate
22.05%
Vehicle OOS Rate
30
Reportable Crashes
2
Crashes with Fatalities
8
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
May 24, 2023

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for BUTLER TRANSPORT INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 212216 Active Active Inactive

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where BUTLER TRANSPORT INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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