ELKINS TRUCKING LLC

CHELSEA, MI

USDOT 1532800 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: CHUCK ELKINS General Freight Building Materials Produce Dry Bulk Paper Products Based in CHELSEA, MI Grade A · 94
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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 · Oct 16, 2013
Coverage resumed · Aug 2, 2016
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 11, 2016
Policy effective · Aug 2, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1883 days Aug 20, 2008 → Oct 16, 2013
  • Prior insurance gap · 83 days May 11, 2016 → Aug 2, 2016
  • Common (Property) gap · 86 days Inactive May 17, 2016 → reinstated Aug 11, 2016
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Company officer: CHUCK ELKINS
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Produce, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELKINS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1532800)
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): CHUCK ELKINS (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1883 days — Aug 20, 2008 → Oct 16, 2013
  • Prior insurance gap · 83 days — May 11, 2016 → Aug 2, 2016
  • Common (Property) gap · 86 days — Inactive May 17, 2016 → reinstated Aug 11, 2016

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1532800/
As of: Jul 22, 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 94/100). 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331353 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

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1532800
In FMCSA records since Jul 21, 2006 (~20y)
MC / docket MC643589
Company officer CHUCK ELKINS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Produce, Dry Bulk, Paper Products
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 370,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
23073 BEECH DR
CHELSEA, MI 48118
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1532800
In FMCSA records since Jul 21, 2006 (~20y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 370,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.33 vs 1.80 -1.47
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 3 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
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
3
Drivers
4
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
6
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ELKINS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in CHELSEA, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1532800. 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 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

ELKINS TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, based in Chelsea, MI. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in UT (2) and AL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (80.0% of violations); top code 395.30(b)(2) (395.30(b)(2)) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Utility, Western Star, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 331,353 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,353 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,353 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 17, 2016 to Aug 11, 2016 (86 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 20, 2008 to Oct 16, 2013 (1883 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 11, 2016 to Aug 2, 2016 (83 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Utah (UT) 2 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2025
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Jun 24, 2025
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Jan 7, 2025
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Aug 26, 2025
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Apr 30, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 6
Utility 4
Freightliner 2
CIMC 1
International 1
Lanl 1
Vanguard 1
Wabash National 1
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 3 5.00 5 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87733159 Apr 30, 2026 MI 2 MI
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 9A-LHLI No
85753787 Sep 9, 2025 UT 3 BRIGHAM CITY UT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85604830 Aug 26, 2025 ID 1 DECLO ID
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
85026401 Jun 24, 2025 AL 2 TROY AL
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
83560868 Jan 7, 2025 CO 3 LAMAR CO
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82391286 Aug 14, 2024 UT 3 HELPER UT
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81585854 May 7, 2024 GA 3 CORDELE GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
13 395.30(b)(2), 395.24, 392.2 No
80049705 Oct 30, 2023 KY 3 LONDON
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79628085 Sep 8, 2023 KY 1 LONDON
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
5 392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(3)(ii) No
78947746 Jun 20, 2023 MI 1 mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.45(d), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0300456176 Jun 28, 2018 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
ID17C4580260 Jun 3, 2017 ID 0 0 Yes No Tow
WY0201601072 Jan 16, 2016 WY 0 2 Yes No Injury
KY0070896530 Aug 31, 2010 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070877539 Jul 22, 2010 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA0009127518 Apr 1, 2008 LA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
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
Aug 11, 2016 MC643589-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 6, 2013 MC643589-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Sep 17, 2013 MC643589 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN355550 91X $750,000 Aug 2, 2023 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0034859 BIPD/Primary Aug 2, 2018 Aug 2, 2023 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS079371 BIPD/Primary Aug 2, 2017 Aug 2, 2018 CANCELLED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2102285 BIPD/Primary Jan 6, 2017 Aug 2, 2017 CANCELLED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2102284 BIPD/Primary Nov 23, 2016 Jan 6, 2017 CANCELLED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2102284 BIPD/Primary Aug 2, 2016 Nov 23, 2016 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 83 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 11, 2016 to Aug 2, 2016
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA02872114 BIPD/Primary Feb 12, 2016 May 11, 2016 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0028862001 BIPD/Primary Sep 30, 2014 Feb 14, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN133705 BIPD/Primary Oct 16, 2013 Nov 4, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN133705 BIPD/Primary Oct 16, 2013 Sep 30, 2014 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1883 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 20, 2008 to Oct 16, 2013
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3260252 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2008 Aug 20, 2008 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 2, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Aug 2, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  3. Jul 19, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Aug 2, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Aug 2, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 6, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 22, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Nov 23, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 4, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Aug 11, 2016
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. May 17, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. May 17, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. May 17, 2016
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 86 days (through Aug 11, 2016)
  14. May 11, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 11, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 83 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 2, 2016)
  16. Feb 16, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Feb 14, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 4, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Sep 30, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Aug 20, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Aug 20, 2008
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1883 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 16, 2013)
  22. May 21, 2008
    authority
    DISMISSED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
LONDON KY 2 0
TROY AL AL 1 0
LAMAR CO CO 1 0
CORDELE GA GA 1 0
DECLO ID ID 1 0
MI MI 1 0
BRIGHAM CITY UT UT 1 0
HELPER UT UT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.30(b)(2) 395.30(b)(2) Hours of Service 7 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(h)(1) Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(2) Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(3) Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(4) Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids Hours of Service 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify ELKINS TRUCKING LLC

  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 ELKINS TRUCKING LLC

Is ELKINS TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ELKINS TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1532800 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 ELKINS TRUCKING LLC's safety rating?
ELKINS TRUCKING LLC 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 ELKINS TRUCKING LLC had?
10 roadside inspections are on file for ELKINS TRUCKING LLC 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 ELKINS TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate?
ELKINS TRUCKING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 10 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is ELKINS TRUCKING LLC based?
ELKINS TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 23073 BEECH DR, CHELSEA, Michigan 48118. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ELKINS TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. ELKINS TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC643589). 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 ELKINS TRUCKING LLC operate?
ELKINS TRUCKING LLC self-reports 3 power units and 4 drivers 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 ELKINS TRUCKING LLC had any crashes?
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ELKINS TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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