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PAUL JOHNSON

DOT 815534
MC 362232
Entity Carrier
2320 NORTH FIFTH STREET, HARTSVILLE, SC 29550 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
815534
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Overview

PAUL JOHNSON is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Sep 2025, based in Hartsville, South Carolina, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 5 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
37.5%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedSep 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 20
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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25 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

18
Inspections, 24 mo
32
Violations, 24 mo
6
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-06
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-08-06
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2026-02-19
392.2-SLLS1 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-02-03
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-01-30
392.2-SLLS1 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-10-06
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-06
393.43A-TPV — Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-03-06
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 2)
2025-03-06
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 1)
2025-03-06
393.9A-LHWS — Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-03-06
393.9A-HLLH — Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam (Unit 1)
2025-03-06
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2025-03-06
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2025-03-06
393.9B-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp obscured (Unit 2)
2025-03-06
393.9A-LTSIR — Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit (Unit 1)
2024-11-19
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2024-11-15
392.2-SLLS1 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2024-10-24
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2024-10-24
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2024-10-24
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2024-10-24
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2024-10-24
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-10-24
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-10-24
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2024-10-09
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-10-09
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2024-10-08
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2024-09-13
396.3A1 — Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (Unit 2)
2024-09-13
393.201A — Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken (Unit 2)Out of Service
2024-09-13
393.201A — Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken (Unit 2)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units5
Drivers5
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-362232

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAUL JOHNSON authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 815534 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does PAUL JOHNSON carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is PAUL JOHNSON's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does PAUL JOHNSON operate?
It runs 5 power units with 5 drivers on file.

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2320 NORTH FIFTH STREET
HARTSVILLE, SC 29550
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