ELK TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1709922 • 515 SOUTH 3RD ST, HAMBURG, PA, 19526
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-627336 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9775942 | ON FILE | Aug 10, 2017 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TRK-6011533-1 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 8, 2012 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP91386A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2012 | Aug 10, 2017 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6011533-1 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN590342 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN590342 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN590342 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN590342 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9775942 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91386A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6011533-1 | CARGO | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 8, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6011533-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2010 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2010 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC627336 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2008 | — | Unknown |
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
8 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F4-HOSM | 395.8F4-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 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 (27 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 N | ...HT7702 | ELK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 6, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 S | ...736901 | ELK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 18, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...636705 | ELK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...GX6140 | ELK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HANOVER | SR56 | ...KT3845 | ELK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 9, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2010 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records