John Bunning Transfer Company INC
Rock Springs, WY
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
82
Power Units
36
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Rock Springs, WY, they operate a fleet of 82 power units with 23 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Oilfield / Heavy, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, John Bunning Transfer Company INC operates the following equipment types:
Need dispatch for this equipment type?
Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tractors | 76 | 5 | 0 | 81 |
| Trailers | 270 | 28 | 0 | 298 |
Authorized Cargo Types
John Bunning Transfer Company INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 23
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,348,616 miles (2021)
Driver Information
36
Total Drivers
23
CDL Drivers
36
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC
19 trucks and 19 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 27, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Transcraft/wabash, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 19 SEMI-TRAILER, 15 TRUCK TRACTOR, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 19 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 15 | 39% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 11% |
Trailers (19 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 19 |
| Transcraft | 6 |
| Trlr | 3 |
| Bren | 2 |
| Travco Cor | 1 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Doonan Tra | 1 |
| Transco Tr | 1 |
| UNK | 1 |
| Traa | 1 |
| Jltl | 1 |
| Monro | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 13 |
| Tank Trailer | 3 |
| 45 ft | 9 |
| 48 ft | 3 |
| 52 ft | 1 |
| 55 ft | 1 |
| 23 ft | 1 |
| 42 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 14 |
| 3 axles | 2 |
| 4 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (12 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | 29% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 9 | 24% |
| Kenworth | 4 | 11% |
| Transcraft | 4 | 11% |
| Brenner Tank | 2 | 5% |
| Western Star | 2 | 5% |
| Truk | 1 | 3% |
| Fontaine Specialized Inc | 1 | 3% |
| Doonan Specialized Trailer | 1 | 3% |
| Trailmobile | 1 | 3% |
| Heil Trailer International | 1 | 3% |
| Matrixx Specialized Trailers | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5090 | WY | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| TH8739 | ID | Travco Cor SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A21073 | WY | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| TN8057 | ID | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A9776 | WY | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| A18767 | WY | Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| TH8778 | ID | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| TH8779 | ID | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| A21579 | WY | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| TH8800 | ID | Bren SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| A21571 | WY | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| TH8776 | ID | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 4C763 | WY | Truk STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| A21595 | WY | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| TJ6425 | ID | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| A18800 | WY | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| TH8786 | ID | Truk STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| TS8710 | ID | Doonan Tra SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| A16197 | WY | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| TL3746 | ID | Transco Tr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: ID (19) · WY (18) · UT (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 38)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
Dispatch Services in WY
Looking for dispatch services for these equipment types in WY?
Verify on Official Sources
Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:
Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
26
Inspections
24 months
50
Violations
Total found
12
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-1.0%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2026 | UT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2026 | WY | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 01/15/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/12/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 09/10/2025 | WY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/02/2025 | WY | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 08/29/2025 | WY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 08/26/2025 | WY | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2025 | WY | Full | 17 | 6 |
| 04/09/2025 | WY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/08/2025 | WY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/15/2025 | WY | Walk-Around | 7 | 3 |
| 03/08/2025 | UT | Full | 7 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2025 | CO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/28/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 26 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
Of 2 reported crashes: 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | WY | WHEATLAND, WY | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/26/2025 | WY | SINCLAIR, WY | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
Is John Bunning Transfer Company INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.
These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.
Reviews of John Bunning Transfer Company INC
Have you worked with this carrier?
Be the first to share your experience — communication, equipment, and reliability. Honest reviews help other brokers and shippers decide who to trust. Takes under a minute.
Write the first review✍ Leave a review of John Bunning Transfer Company INC
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Oilfield / Heavy, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC's authority currently active?
JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC been in business?
JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC located?
JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC is physically located at 1600 ELK ST, ROCK SPRINGS, WY 82901-4021.
Roadside Inspection History 26 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC has been inspected 26 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WY, UT, SD. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 19%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2-B-AIR — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | UT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-02 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-01-15 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-12 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-09-10 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-02 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-29 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-26 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-08 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 17 | OOS · 6 |
| 2025-04-09 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-08 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-15 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-03-08 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | — |
| 2025-02-12 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-28 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-14 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-29 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-04 | WY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2024-09-12 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-21 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2024-08-21 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 26 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
36 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER COMPANY INC, of which 11 (31%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 11 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
Related Carriers in WY
REDI SERVICES LLC
ActiveDOT# 1415274 · LYMAN, WY
285 power units
BLACK HILLS TRUCKING LLC
ActiveDOT# 100351 · CASPER, WY
268 power units
WYOMING MACHINERY COMPANY
ActiveDOT# 52081 · CASPER, WY
181 power units
TITAN ELECTRIC INC
ActiveDOT# 1985582 · EVANSVILLE, WY
127 power units
SIMON CONTRACTORS
ActiveDOT# 104367 · CHEYENNE, WY
106 power units
JTL GROUP INC
ActiveDOT# 281308 · CASPER, WY
97 power units
For Carriers & Fleet Owners
Hiring Drivers for Your Fleet?
Tell us your requirements — equipment, lanes, pay range, home-time preferences. Our team recruits and pre-screens drivers from our nationwide network and sends you matched candidates within 48 hours. No upfront fees, no contracts.
- ✓ CDL & non-CDL drivers across all 50 states
- ✓ Equipment-specific matching (dry van, reefer, flatbed, etc.)
- ✓ Pre-screened MVR, PSP, employment history
- ✓ Local, regional & OTR placements
Is this your company? Claim this profile
Your online presence
This is what brokers see when they Google you.
Freight fraud cost the industry $725M+ last year, so brokers and shippers now vet every carrier before booking — and they start by Googling your DOT/MC. A bare record can quietly cost you loads. O Trucking builds you a professional website, free, so you control what they find. Optional hosting just $150/yr — no agency fees, no contracts.
- ✓ Built free — you own it
- ✓ Presents your authority, safety & insurance the right way
- ✓ Live in a few days
- ✓ Optional hosting $150/yr (SEO & social if you want)