John Busby
ActiveDBA: Busby Transport
John Busby, doing business as Busby Transport, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 3008680 and MC number 27892. The company operates from Elberton, GA, and maintains an active operating status, and has 1 power units and 1 drivers on record.
Is this carrier bookable?
Nothing here says automatic no, but there is enough to check before you tender a load.
Six things go into this read of John Busby's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.
Things to review
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Insurance
Insurance status is not clearly shown here. Get a current certificate before you book.
Passed checks
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✓
Authority
This USDOT record is marked active.
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✓
Out-of-service
No out-of-service order is shown on this record.
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✓
BASIC scores
Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.
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✓
MCS-150
MCS-150 looks current (Sep 16, 2024).
Identity
Who John Busby is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.
- Address
- 1771 Bobby Brown State Park Rd , Elberton , GA 30635
- Phone
- (706) 988-3166
- Entity type
- Authorized for Hire
Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.
- Operation type
- Interstate
Authorized to operate across state lines.
- Operating status
- Active
- Insurance on file
- N/A
- MCS-150 filing date
- Sep 16, 2024
Biennial update form required by FMCSA.
Cargo types
Safety
Everything FMCSA has on John Busby's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.
FMCSA Safety Rating
This carrier has not received a formal safety rating from FMCSA. Only carriers that have undergone a compliance review receive a rating. The majority of registered carriers are unrated.
View official FMCSA record →Inspections
All time8
Total
1
OOS
0
Driver OOS
1
Vehicle OOS
Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.
With only 8 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 12.5%, below the national average of ~21%.
Crash history
All time0
Total
0
Fatal
0
Injuries
0
Tow-away
No crashes have been reported for this carrier.
BASIC safety scores
FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.
Driver behavior
2.3
Unsafe Driving
0.3
HOS Compliance
0.0
Driver Fitness
0.0
Controlled Substances
Vehicle and outcomes
2.0
Vehicle Maintenance
0.0
Hazmat Compliance
0.0
Crash Indicator
This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.
Unsafe Driving
Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.
HOS Compliance
Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.
Driver Fitness
Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.
Controlled Substances
Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.
Vehicle Maintenance
Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.
Fleet profile
Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how John Busby actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.
Drivers per Power Unit
1.00
Roughly one driver per truck. Typical for regional or local fleets.
Miles per Power Unit
80,000 mi
Moderate utilization typical of regional or LTL operations (2023 data).
Inspections per Power Unit
8.0
High roadside inspection activity relative to fleet size.
Crashes per 1,000 Units
0.0
Below industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).
Insurance
What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for John Busby right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.
Current insurance status
No filing on record
Insurance history
Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for John Busby, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.
| Form / Type | Insurer | Effective | Cancelled | Coverage |
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| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | 2021-09-24 | 2026-04-06 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2021-05-30 | 2021-09-24 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2020-05-30 | 2021-05-30 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2019-05-30 | 2020-05-30 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 2018-05-30 | 2019-05-30 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | 2017-07-05 | 2018-05-30 TERM/REPL | $750 |
Connections
Other USDOT records and external filings that link to John Busby. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.
Process agents (BOC-3)
Every state where John Busby has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.
1 state on file:
Recent activity
Field-level changes detected in John Busby's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.
| Date | Field | Previous | New |
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| Apr 18, 2026 | Total Oos | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Vehicle Oos | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Total Inspections | 0 | 8 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Driver Inspections | 0 | 8 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Vehicle Inspections | 0 | 6 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Driver Fitness Score | N/A | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Hos Compliance Score | N/A | 0.31 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Unsafe Driving Score | N/A | 2.33 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance Score | N/A | 2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Controlled Substances Score | N/A | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions brokers and shippers ask about John Busby and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.
What is the USDOT number for John Busby?
John Busby is assigned USDOT number 3008680 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.
What is the MC number for John Busby?
John Busby's MC number is 27892. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.
Is John Busby authorized to operate?
John Busby's current operating status is ACTIVE. They do not currently have a formal safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.
How many inspections has John Busby had?
John Busby has 8 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 1 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 12.5%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.
Is zero crashes always a good sign?
Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero recorded crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Look at John Busby's inspection volume and fleet size alongside the crash count to judge whether the safety record reflects a strong operation or just low activity.
How large is John Busby's fleet?
John Busby operates 1 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 1 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.
Where is John Busby located?
John Busby is headquartered in Elberton, Georgia at 1771 Bobby Brown State Park Rd. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.
What does "Not Rated" mean?
"Not Rated" means FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem on its own. The vast majority of registered carriers operate without a formal rating because compliance reviews are typically only triggered by elevated risk indicators, complaints, or scheduled audits. Use BASIC scores, inspection history, and crash records to evaluate unrated carriers.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.
Should I monitor John Busby for changes?
If you tender loads to John Busby regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.
Where does this data come from?
All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.
About this data
This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.
This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on Apr 18, 2026.