THEODORE JOHNSON
DBA ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS · Surprise, NE · MC 870742
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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- Conditional safety rating on record
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 2505101 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | THEODORE JOHNSON |
| Doing business as / DBA | ELITE COMMODITY EXPRESS |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 870742 |
| Reported physical address | 280 26TH RD, SURPRISE, NE, 68667, US |
| Reported business phone | (402) 366-0343 |
| Reported power units | 18 |
| Reported drivers | 9 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Theodore Johnson |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Conditional |
| Safety rating date | Jan 21, 2026 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 26 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.7% (2 of 26) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.3% (1 of 7) |
| Violations | 29 across 16 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 4 |
| Crashes | 3 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 2 / 3 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 3 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3958EHOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain43922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation23953A2HOSPDHOS (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 Tim239216ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.13922INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
THEODORE JOHNSON reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 14 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Farm supplies
- Construction
- Other: DDG, SALT, ROCK
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- May 12, 2014
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Jun 21, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC870742 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC870742 | Auto-Owners Insurance Company | $750,000 | Aug 01, 2018 | BMC-91X | 51-884444-00 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against THEODORE JOHNSON’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- ReinstatedMC870742 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 2505101. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumberRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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