Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (402) 366-0343, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC870742.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC870742 | Primary | Auto-Owners Insurance Company Policy 51-884444-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2018 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 7 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
1 of 26 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 30, 2026 | KY | 3 | 4 | No |
| Apr 26, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | KS | 2 | 4 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,396 vehicle and 49,298 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 39 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 2 | 44.8% | 13.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 31.0% | 20.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 24.1% | 62.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 4 | 0 |
| 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 Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPCDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2PROPN | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Coopertown, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2505101 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC870742 |
| Legal name | THEODORE JOHNSON |
| DBA name | ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 770,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 12, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherDDG, SALT, ROCK
Questions about THEODORE JOHNSON
What does THEODORE JOHNSON's operating authority allow?
MC870742: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THEODORE JOHNSON is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking THEODORE JOHNSON?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2505101. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (402) 366-0343, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC870742, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.