DBA: BUTLER TRANSPORT

BUTLER TRANSPORT INC

DOT 324877 MC 212216 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
935 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.37% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 7.34% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
304 units

Drivers: 308

Trailers: 564 (564 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

347 NORTH JAMES STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66118

Phone Number

(913) 321-0047

Mailing Address

347 NORTH JAMES STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66118

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(913) 321-2367

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
37 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

Inactive
37 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-12-09 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2011-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-06-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1991-06-06 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1990-12-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1988-10-17 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC212216 2013-12-09

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA250101 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA240111 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA230104 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA220109 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA210110 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA200100 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA190133 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA180117 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA170118 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-06-30 CARGO NA15TS01-006-MTC $750,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2015-08-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA120104 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-30 BIPD/Primary CA110111 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-30 BIPD/Primary PIA05920802 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-06-30 CARGO 660-3046P380-TIL-10 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2015-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-06-30 BIPD/Primary PIA05920801 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2011-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-30 CARGO QT-660-3046P380-TIL-10 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2010-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-06-30 CARGO 021437934 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-07-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-06-30 BIPD/Primary TRV4979700 $750,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-10-31 BIPD/Primary BA2492284 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-06-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 CARGO 7477481 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-05-30 BIPD/Primary BA2492284 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-12-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.37%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

935 inspections · 97 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

7.34%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

109 inspections · 8 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 935 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 577

FMCSA Inspection Records (935 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

5009520055

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

W215001855

Level 3 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 19, 2026

CV41758767

1 viol.
Level 1 KY KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 18, 2026

5012410006

Level 3 IL PTR 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 18, 2026

PE09176199

Level 2 OK KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 17, 2026

6564Q5IB0H

Level 3 NM FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

0006895590

Level 3 NC KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 13, 2026

T303001340

1 viol.
Level 3 NE KENWORTH M 1XKYD49X...

Jul 10, 2026

T390001823

Level 3 NE KENWORTH N 1XKYD49X...

Jul 8, 2026

5007930047

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 6, 2026

0235C01130

3 viol.
Level 1 MD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

1041830104

Level 2 CO PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 1, 2026

4000Q52BFS

Level 2 NM KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 28, 2026

A858000033

1 viol.
Level 1 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 28, 2026

A858000033

1 viol.
Level 1 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

935

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

935

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (577 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 22, 2026

WI • WI0000202422

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 20, 2026

TN • TN0400536884

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2026

TN • TN0400528385

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 22, 2026

IL • ILX004214377

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2026

IN • IN0904927347

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2026

IN • IN0904910904

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2026

OK • OK2602002517

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 6, 2026

PA • PA600181500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2026

OH • OH0263001786

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2026

KS • KS2026E31110

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 27, 2025

KS • KS2025E31118

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 10, 2025

MO • MO0000114781

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 8, 2025

AL • AL0005682297

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 18, 2025

GA • GA0009987042

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2025

AR • AR2025527906

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

23

Injury Crashes

306

Total Crashes

577

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

366

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 98
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 242
OOS: 74

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 6

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

935
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

304
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

304

303 owned

Trailers

564

564 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

308

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 308
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

109

Out of Service: 8
OOS Rate: 7.34%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 308
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Dry Bulk Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

304

Power Units

304

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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