BUTLER TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: BUTLER TRANSPORT
USDOT
324877
MC Number
212216
Fleet Size
304
Total Drivers
308
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 11, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
BUTLER TRANSPORT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, Kansas, operating 304 power units with 308 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 27 crashes on file (2 fatal, 8 with injuries). FMCSA records show 590 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kansas is 10.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.2% across 18,812 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
590
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
27
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BUTLER TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BUTLER TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #324877) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is BUTLER TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
BUTLER TRANSPORT INC has 590 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 27 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does BUTLER TRANSPORT INC operate?
BUTLER TRANSPORT INC operates 304 power units with 308 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does BUTLER TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. BUTLER TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BUTLER TRANSPORT INC located?
BUTLER TRANSPORT INC is based in KANSAS CITY, Kansas at 347 NORTH JAMES STREET, 66118. Phone: (913) 321-0047.
What are BUTLER TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
BUTLER TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.2%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.