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John Ness

DBA: NESS EXPRESS

DOT# 3755476 | MC# 1334846 | Est. 2021 (4 yrs)

2

Power Units

1

Drivers

Est. 2021 (4 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

JOHN NESS is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 2021. Based in JEFFERSON, SD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Hopper / Grain, Livestock, Power Only and Dry Van.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, John Ness appears to operate the following equipment types:

Hopper / Grain Livestock Power Only Dry Van

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 2 0 0 2

Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

John Ness is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:

General Freight Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay Dry Bulk

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 120,000 miles (2025)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in SD

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Licensing & Insurance

SMS Safety Data

Safety Measurement System

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

8

Inspections

24 months

11

Violations

Total found

0

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-7.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-21.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/08/2026 IA Walk-Around 3 ✓
03/14/2026 IA Driver Only 1 ✓
12/16/2025 NE Driver Only 0 ✓
03/12/2025 NE Driver Only 0 ✓
02/13/2025 NE Driver Only 1 ✓
12/27/2024 NE Driver Only 0 ✓
05/14/2024 IN Driver Only 1 ✓
04/29/2024 IA Full 5 ✓

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

11 Total Violations 8 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
9
1.13 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 0.0% (0 / 8)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 91X GRT48719A $1 Million 11/12/2025
View Insurance History (5 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZX6794 11/12/2024 11/25/2025 TERM/CANCL
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZX6794 11/12/2024 11/12/2025 TERM/REPL
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZX6794 11/22/2024 11/12/2024 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT12078A 11/12/2023 11/12/2024 CANCEL
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA04239875 11/12/2021 11/12/2023 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does JOHN NESS operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JOHN NESS is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain, Livestock, Power Only and Dry Van.

Is JOHN NESS's authority currently active?

JOHN NESS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has JOHN NESS been in business?

JOHN NESS has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2021, making their authority approximately 4 years, 5 months old.

Where is JOHN NESS located?

JOHN NESS is physically located at 33219 480TH AVE, JEFFERSON, SD 57038.

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