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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 505155· MC258532· CARRIER· EIN 37-1299721
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T - J TRANSPORT INC

4410 WAGON WHEEL ROAD, ROXANA, IL, 62084-2712(618) 216-2824elmo.johnson@t-jtransport.comELMO J JOHNSON
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Vehicle OOS
10%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
4.7%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
100
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
No red flags in the public FMCSA record

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC258532

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 03/01/2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy GRT17227A
Authority history (8) ▾
03/15/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2016)
02/02/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2009)
11/17/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2005)
05/09/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2005)
10/25/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
01/13/1997CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/1997)
10/05/1994CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/1994)
01/12/1993MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (10/04/2004)
Insurance history14 insurers on record
Filing timeline (25) ▾
  1. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2017 → 03/21/2024
  2. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2017 → 03/01/2024
  3. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2016 → 03/01/2017
  4. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2014 → 04/11/2016
  5. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2014 → 03/01/2016
  6. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2009 → 03/01/2014
  7. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 12/16/2008 → 05/21/2009
  8. EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2008 → 03/01/2009
  9. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 12/16/2006 → 12/16/2008
  10. LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2005 → 03/01/2008
  11. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/04/2005 → 10/01/2005
  12. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2004 → 06/04/2005
  13. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/27/2004 → 10/01/2004
  14. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2004 → 10/01/2004
  15. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2002 → 09/27/2004

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle10 inspections · 10% OOS · National 22%
Driver43 inspections · 4.7% OOS · National 6.7%

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
17
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
17
17 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.8M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi14 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi3 drivers
Company officer
ELMO J JOHNSON
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1992-11-20
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-20
Census status
Active

Fleet: 17 trucks · 17 owned tractors · 52 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

34 events
  1. 04/20/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.8M mi reported (2025)

  2. 03/21/2024Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 51-086448-00

  3. 03/01/2024Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT17227A

  4. 03/01/2024Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 51-086448-00

  5. 03/01/2017Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0053780001

  6. 04/11/2016Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF003305

  7. 03/15/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2016)

  8. 03/01/2016Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF003305

  9. 03/01/2014Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP61011A

  10. 05/21/2009Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy IMP7611365

  11. 03/01/2009Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL561274

  12. 02/02/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2009)

  13. 12/16/2008Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 83 MS IU6750

  14. 03/01/2008Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PAP 236157 1005

  15. 11/17/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2005)

  16. 10/01/2005Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2051671550

  17. 06/04/2005Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2051671550

  18. 05/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2005)

  19. 10/25/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  20. 10/01/2004Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3036088

  21. 10/01/2004Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2051671550

  22. 09/27/2004Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPF3036088

  23. 10/01/2002Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 250248

  24. 11/17/2001Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT660-675X318-6-TIL-00

  25. 10/01/2001Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 42-495988-00

  26. 10/01/2000Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9QB55

  27. 10/01/1997Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9 QB55

  28. 01/13/1997CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/1997)

  29. 11/14/1996Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CLP63821A

  30. 10/01/1996Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9QB55

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2010-09-15
Last review
2010-09-09
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-20
Reported mileage
1,774,293 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Oct 10, 2026, 9:50 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.