THEODORE JOHNSON
USDOT 2505101 • DBA: ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS • 280 26TH RD, SURPRISE, NE, 68667
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E4 86 59 | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2016 | Jun 14, 2017 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0048009 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2015 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0065255 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0065225 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0065255 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0035040 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0035040 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0065255 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 23, 2014 | Mar 9, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E4 86 59 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0048009 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0065255 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| NAMECHG | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0065255 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 9, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0035040 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPS0065225 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0065255 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0035040 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-870742 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-870742 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-870742 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-870742 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-870742 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-870742 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 22, 2016 | REVOKED | May 2, 2017 |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 22, 2016 | REVOKED | May 2, 2017 |
| MC870742 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2015 |
| MC870742 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2015 |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 20, 2015 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 2016 |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 20, 2015 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 2016 |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2015 |
| MC870742 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2015 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COOPERTOWN | I-24 | ...UY0800 | ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...430908 | ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS |
| Oct 1, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOLLY SPRINGS | I-575 NB AT MM 11 | ...GGGG | THEODORE JOHNSON |
| May 4, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | YORK | S LINCOLN AVE | ...FN8163 | THEODORE JOHNSON |
| Jan 15, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-80 | ...262470 | ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE-2025-0024-US1968 | Jan 16, 2026 | 395.8(e)(1) | $12,150 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records