ELK TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 1709922 • 515 SOUTH 3RD ST, HAMBURG, PA, 19526

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,709,922
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6103514300
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
709,299
Physical Address
515 SOUTH 3RD ST, HAMBURG, PA, 19526
Mailing Address
219 SCHANTZ RD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 10, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-627336ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary9775942ON FILEAug 10, 2017Jun 1, 2021
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTRK-6011533-1ON FILEJan 1, 2010Feb 8, 2012

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP91386AREPLACEDJan 1, 2012Aug 10, 2017
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK-6011533-1REPLACEDJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2012
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN590342CANCELLEDJan 1, 2008Jan 20, 2010
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN590342REPLACEDJan 1, 2008Jan 1, 2010
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN590342CANCELLEDJan 1, 2008Jan 20, 2010
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN590342REPLACEDJan 1, 2008Jan 1, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA9775942BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP91386ABIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2017Aug 10, 2017
CANCELMAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK-6011533-1CARGOFeb 8, 2012Feb 8, 2012
TERM/REPLMAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRK-6011533-1BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN590342CARGOJan 20, 2010Jan 20, 2010
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN590342BIPD/PrimaryJan 20, 2010Jan 20, 2010
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN590342CARGOJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN590342BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2010Jan 1, 2010

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC627336MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 2, 2008Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
37%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
36
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states27 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (36 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F4-HOSM395.8F4-HOSM10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF395.8D5-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.118Cargo securement - boulders117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.33vs nat'l 1.80
-0.47 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 13, 202686779874SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 FPALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 22, 202586632081ON I-78 W AT SR 61PALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 15, 202586571646PAPALevel 2DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER3393.23-LEU, 393.9A-LIL, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Oct 29, 202586181712SR183 JUST SOUTH OF ROBESONIAPALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 20, 202586120031ON POTTSVILLE PIKE AT ITS INTEPALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 16, 202586081112PAPALevel 32392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Jun 16, 202585013204KENNESAW GAGALevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jun 9, 202584917647MOHAWK TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 12, 202584662149KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 16, 202583657526CARNEYS POINTNJLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3395.8F4-HOSM, 395.8D5-HOSF, 393.45B2-BNo
Oct 3, 202482865268PARKTON MDMDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.205(c)Yes
Aug 21, 202482460963I-81 NB AT MM 66.9PALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Aug 12, 202482416297MOHAWK TNTNLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 25, 202482239883KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 22, 202482233054MCDONALD TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 20, 202481925245ROADSIDE (67)OHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 13, 202481588146I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202481484780RoadsidePALevel 3FNTN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202480900282CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 2BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER3395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Feb 6, 202480803222I-85 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5395.8, 393.78, 393.60(d)Yes
Nov 16, 202380178815I-83MDLevel 2RNTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 14, 202380203159HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 3BENS SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Oct 6, 202379887878RoadsidePALevel 2DORS SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 22, 202379764813RoadsidePALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 7, 202379621868RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 28, 202379024292RoadsideNMLevel 3BENSON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 24, 202378439919THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALESTNLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 11.1% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 8, 2025PATOW00MILFORD TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 7476 N...HT7702ELK TRANSPORT LLC
Oct 6, 2023PATOW00SWATARA TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0083 S...736901ELK TRANSPORT LLC
Jan 18, 2023PATOW00SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 N...636705ELK TRANSPORT LLC
Oct 4, 2022PATOW00SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0078 W...GX6140ELK TRANSPORT LLC
Aug 31, 2022INTOW00HANOVERSR56...KT3845ELK TRANSPORT LLC
Dec 9, 2020PAINJURY01
Oct 14, 2020NJINJURY01
Oct 26, 2019VATOW00
Jul 13, 2017OHTOW00
Oct 24, 2014PATOW00
Jul 27, 2010NCINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 8, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 6, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 4, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Dec 9, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 14, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 26, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 13, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jan 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 20, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jan 20, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jan 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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