Butler Transport Inc

USDOT 324877MC-212216USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Butler Transport· Kansas City, KS

Butler Transport Inc (USDOT 324877) runs 304 power units and 308 drivers based in Kansas City, KS, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-212216. The earliest grant on file is from October 1988, 38 years ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company.

Operating authority

Docket	Authority	Status	Insurance required	On file
MC-212216	Motor carrier of property	Active	$750,000 liability, bond	$1,000,000 liability
MC-212216	Broker	Inactive	$750,000 liability, bond	$1,000,000 liability

Earliest grant on file: Oct 17, 1988 (38 years ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective	Cancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 91X	Cherokee Insurance Company	$1,000,000	Jul 1, 2025	—

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Authority history

Date	Docket	Action
Jun 8, 2021	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jun 8, 2021	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Apr 29, 2021	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Apr 29, 2021	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Dec 9, 2013	MC-212216	Revoked · broker
Jul 15, 2011	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jul 15, 2011	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Jul 11, 2011	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Jul 11, 2011	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jun 30, 2011	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jun 30, 2011	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Jun 3, 2011	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Jun 3, 2011	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jun 30, 2010	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jun 30, 2010	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Jun 3, 2010	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Jun 3, 2010	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jun 13, 2008	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jun 13, 2008	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Jun 2, 2008	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Jun 2, 2008	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jun 6, 1991	MC-212216	Granted · motor carrier of property
Dec 4, 1990	MC-212216	Discontinued revocation · broker
Nov 1, 1990	MC-212216	Involuntary revocation · broker
Mar 9, 1989	MC-212216	Granted · broker
Oct 17, 1988	MC-212216	Granted · motor carrier of property

Revocations

Docket	Authority	Order served	Effective
MC-212216	Broker	Nov 4, 2013	Dec 9, 2013 · involuntary revocation

Registration

USDOT number	324877
USDOT status	Active
Dockets	MC-212216
Legal name	Butler Transport Inc
DBA name	Butler Transport
Operation	Interstate
Classification	Authorized for hire
Business type	Corporation
Location	Kansas City, Kansas 66118
USDOT added	Aug 11, 1988
Last MCS-150 update	Jan 21, 2026
Safety rating	Satisfactory · May 24, 2023

Fleet

Power units	304
Trucks	304
Drivers	308
Annual miles	29,766,768 · 2025

Cargo carried

General freight, Fresh produce, Meat, Commodities dry bulk, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products

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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources

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