THEODORE JOHNSON
THEODORE JOHNSON
DBA: ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS
- USDOT Number
- 2505101
- Docket / MC #
- MC-870742
- Headquarters
- SURPRISE, NE
- Fleet & VINs
- 18 Trucks · 25 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 4
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $750,000 On FilePolicy #5188444400Auto-Owners Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
Over 90% of active U.S. motor carriers hold no formal FMCSA compliance review rating on file. UNRATED is an administrative status — evaluate 24-month roadside OOS rates and crash records instead.
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 1 / 7 | 14.3% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 1 / 26 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2014-05-12
- Last MCS-150: 2026-06-21
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 2Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 12 years ago in Surprise, NE, THEODORE JOHNSON operates 18 reported power units (25 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 26 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Refrigerated Van and Intermodal Chassis equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across MO (35%), GA (24%), FL (18%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is UNRATED (No Formal Compliance Audit); 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 14.3% across 7 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 3.8% across 26 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 2 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 1 injury, 2 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Surprise is shared across 2 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $750,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527SR532XCM****** | VANGU | Intermodal Chassis | NE | 2026-09-06 |
| 1XKYD49X0FJ****** | KW | Power Tractor | NE | 2026-09-06 |
| 1FUPCSZB8XP****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | NE | 2026-07-13 |
| 1XKYDP9XXFJ****** | KENWORTH | Power Tractor | NE | 2026-05-18 |
| 1UYVS2533EU****** | UTIL | Dry Van | NE | 2026-05-18 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Auto-Owners Insurance Company | 5188444400 | $750,000 | Eff. 2018-08-01 |
Shared Physical Street Address (2 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: