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ROYAL ELWESS JR

DBA: ELWESS TRUCKING

USDOT 103157 Active PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE PARTNERSHIP Partner: ROYAL ELWESS JR General Freight Based in CHAMA, NM Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Apr 1, 1999
Coverage resumed · Sep 1, 2005
Common (Property) reinstated · Apr 7, 2020
Common (Property) reinstated · Sep 2, 2005
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 979 days Jul 26, 1996 → Apr 1, 1999
  • Prior insurance gap · 1236 days Apr 14, 2002 → Sep 1, 2005
  • Common (Property) gap · 5124 days Inactive Mar 28, 2006 → reinstated Apr 7, 2020
  • Common (Property) gap · 3346 days Inactive Jul 5, 1996 → reinstated Sep 2, 2005
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: PARTNERSHIP
Partner: ROYAL ELWESS JR
Cargo: General Freight
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ROYAL ELWESS JR (USDOT 103157)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ROYAL ELWESS JR (Partner)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 979 days — Jul 26, 1996 → Apr 1, 1999
  • Prior insurance gap · 1236 days — Apr 14, 2002 → Sep 1, 2005
  • Common (Property) gap · 5124 days — Inactive Mar 28, 2006 → reinstated Apr 7, 2020
  • Common (Property) gap · 3346 days — Inactive Jul 5, 1996 → reinstated Sep 2, 2005
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/103157/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 103157
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC214014
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Business org PARTNERSHIP
Partner ROYAL ELWESS JR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 100,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (575) 756-2523
Email: [email protected]
Physical
517 WEST 7TH STREET
CHAMA, NM 87520
Mailing
PO BOX 611
CHAMA, NM 87520
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 103157
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 100,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 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%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 50% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ROYAL ELWESS JR is a partnership based in CHAMA, NM, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 103157. 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 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Risk intelligence

ELWESS TRUCKING had 2 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%, which is above the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 15.0.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
6 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 240,320 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 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (3)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 28, 2006 to Apr 7, 2020 (5124 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 5, 1996 to Sep 2, 2005 (3346 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 5, 1996 to Apr 14, 1999 (1013 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 26, 1996 to Apr 1, 1999 (979 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 14, 2002 to Sep 1, 2005 (1236 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-07 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
1 OOS · 16.7%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Jul 22, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 1 1 100.0% Aug 13, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 2
Peterbilt 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 15.00 15 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85505282 Aug 13, 2025 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NM IRL5195 · 1XP5DB9XX5D840632
4 393.9TS, 393.55E, 396.5B Yes
85301762 Jul 22, 2025 CO 3 ANTONITO CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NM IRL5195 · 1XP5DB9XX5D840632
2 396.17C-PI No
78679693 May 17, 2023 CO 3 H285 MP5 ANTONITO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NM IRL5195 · 1XP5DB9XX5D840632
2 396.17(c) No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC214014
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 7, 2020 MC214014-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 28, 2006 MC214014-P VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Sep 2, 2005 MC214014-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA1861777 91X $750,000 Mar 19, 2020 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP32624A CARGO — Sep 1, 2005 May 15, 2006 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP32624A BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2005 May 15, 2006 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1236 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 14, 2002 to Sep 1, 2005
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 46-A2-CM-0000445-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2001 Apr 14, 2002 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION 46-A2-CM-0000445-00 CARGO — Apr 1, 2001 Apr 14, 2002 CANCELLED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056635 CARGO — Nov 15, 2000 Apr 1, 2001 CANCELLED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056635 BIPD/Primary — Nov 15, 2000 Apr 1, 2001 CANCELLED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056635 CARGO — Apr 1, 2000 Nov 15, 2000 CANCELLED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056635 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2000 Nov 15, 2000 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7634198099-991 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1999 Apr 1, 2000 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7634198099-991 CARGO — Apr 1, 1999 Apr 1, 2000 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 979 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 26, 1996 to Apr 1, 1999
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP38494A CARGO — Sep 20, 1994 Jul 26, 1996 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP38494A BIPD/Primary — Sep 20, 1994 Jul 26, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Apr 7, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. May 15, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Mar 28, 2006
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Mar 28, 2006
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 5124 days (through Apr 7, 2020)
  6. Jul 1, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Apr 14, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
  8. Apr 14, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Apr 14, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  10. Apr 14, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1236 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 1, 2005)
  11. Apr 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 15, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 26, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  15. Jul 26, 1996
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 979 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 1999)
  16. Jul 5, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Jul 5, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jul 5, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jul 5, 1996
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 3346 days (through Sep 2, 2005)
  20. Jul 5, 1996
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1013 days (through Apr 14, 1999)
  21. Oct 13, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Oct 13, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ANTONITO CO CO 1 0
H285 MP5 ANTONITO CO 1 0
TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify ROYAL ELWESS JR

  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 ROYAL ELWESS JR

Is ROYAL ELWESS JR an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ROYAL ELWESS JR is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 103157 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 ROYAL ELWESS JR's safety rating? ▾
ROYAL ELWESS JR 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 ROYAL ELWESS JR had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for ROYAL ELWESS JR 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 ROYAL ELWESS JR's out-of-service rate? ▾
ROYAL ELWESS JR's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ROYAL ELWESS JR based? ▾
ROYAL ELWESS JR reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 517 WEST 7TH STREET, CHAMA, New Mexico 87520. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ROYAL ELWESS JR have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ROYAL ELWESS JR holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC214014). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ROYAL ELWESS JR operate? ▾
ROYAL ELWESS JR 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 ROYAL ELWESS JR had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ROYAL ELWESS JR. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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