ELITE AUTO CENTER OF GAINESVILLE INC
USDOT 1152960 • DBA: ELITE TOWING • 3728 N E 4TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-465213 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2004 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | APM4100199#1 | ON FILE | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-00 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-00 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACG5059-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-00 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-01544-00 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACG5059-00 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACG5059-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213608 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP109439 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP005566 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2019 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP902065 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 26, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK009652-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 4711368 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2016 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC003704 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC003704 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2003 | Nov 10, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | APM4100199#1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | ACG5059-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | ACG5059-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-01544-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | ACG5059-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213608 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP109439 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005566 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP902065 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK009652-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 4711368 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC003704 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2003 | Nov 10, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC003704 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-465213 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-465213 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2025 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2023 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2023 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2022 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2020 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2019 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2018 |
| MC465213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2017 |
| MC465213 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 27, 2016 | REVOKED | Apr 1, 2026 |
| MC465213 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2003 | REVOKED | Jan 26, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b)(2) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | 84188242 | ALACHUA FL | FL | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82429634 | JACKSONVILLE FL | FL | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.17(b)(2), 393.78(a), 393.95(a)(1) | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 80424462 | BRYCEVILLE | FL | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 78979703 | MCSAP HCC I-10 DUVAL | FL | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 393.17(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 78388352 | GAINESVILLE | FL | Level 2 | — | 2 | 393.75(b), 393.17(b) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GAINESVILLE | SR 222 (NW 39TH AVE) | ...762031 | ELITE AUTO CENTER OF GAINESVILLE INC |
| Oct 1, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GAINESVILLE | SR 121 (NW 34TH ST) | ...231754 | ELITE AUTO CENTER OF GAINESVILLE INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLISTON | SR 121 | ...S50998 | ELITE AUTO CENTER OF GAINESVILLE INC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records