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  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Nov 18, 2019 · Docket MC086130.

JAMES L JOHNSON

EDGEWOOD, MD

DBA: LEE SERVICE

USDOT 3117548 Active Based in EDGEWOOD, MD

JAMES L JOHNSON is a motor carrier based in EDGEWOOD, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3117548. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

JAMES L JOHNSON is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Edgewood, MD. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
2
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ford is the most-inspected make.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Serves 51,587 carriers
Location & Contact
1307 CHARLESTOWN DR
EDGEWOOD, MD 21040
Phone: 4055763188
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3117548
Operation C
MCS-150 mileage 1,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,677 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,677 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,677 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2024-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 1 0 0.0% Aug 9, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82343341 Aug 9, 2024 MD 2 BALTIMORE CITY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA RA47428 · 1FDWE3FN3RDD30586
3 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
81316831 Apr 10, 2024 MD 1 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA RA46278 · 1FDWE3FN3NDC00852
3 395.8(a)(1), 393.78, 392.2 Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC086130
Revoked
Granted Nov 18, 2019 Revoked Nov 18, 2019
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Nov 18, 2019 MC086130 Common REVOKED Nov 18, 2019
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 11, 2018 MC86130-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA7523875 BIPD/Primary Feb 7, 2019 Nov 8, 2019 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 7523875 BIPD/Primary Dec 6, 2018 Feb 7, 2019 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 7523875 BIPD/Primary Apr 13, 2018 Dec 6, 2018 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 18, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Nov 18, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Nov 8, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 7, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 6, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Nov 13, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Aug 6, 2018
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD 1 1
BALTIMORE CITY MD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify JAMES L JOHNSON

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JAMES L JOHNSON

Is JAMES L JOHNSON an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JAMES L JOHNSON is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3117548 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JAMES L JOHNSON's safety rating? ▾
JAMES L JOHNSON is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JAMES L JOHNSON had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES L JOHNSON in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JAMES L JOHNSON's out-of-service rate? ▾
JAMES L JOHNSON has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JAMES L JOHNSON based? ▾
JAMES L JOHNSON reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1307 CHARLESTOWN DR, EDGEWOOD, Maryland 21040. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JAMES L JOHNSON have valid operating authority? ▾
JAMES L JOHNSON has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does JAMES L JOHNSON operate? ▾
JAMES L JOHNSON self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JAMES L JOHNSON had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JAMES L JOHNSON. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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