ELK TRANSPORT LLC
HAMBURG, PA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 40.0% vs 23.4% national (+16.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELK TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1709922) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 40.0% vs 23.4% national (+16.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1709922/ As of: Jul 18, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Jun 1, 2021
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC627336ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ELK TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in HAMBURG, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1709922. 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 15 power units and 10 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
ELK TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 10 drivers, based in Hamburg, PA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (8) and TN (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.9% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 3, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 14 | |
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Bens | 3 | |
| Benson Tru | 3 | |
| Dors | 2 | |
| Fntn | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Unknown | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.26 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 8.33 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88233578 | Jun 24, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86779874 | Jan 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86632081 | Dec 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON I-78 W AT SR 61 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86571646 | Dec 15, 2025 | PA | 2 | PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.23-LEU, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 86181712 | Oct 29, 2025 | PA | 2 | SR183 JUST SOUTH OF ROBESONIA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86120031 | Oct 20, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON POTTSVILLE PIKE AT ITS INTE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86081112 | Oct 16, 2025 | PA | 3 | PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85013204 | Jun 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | KENNESAW GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84917647 | Jun 9, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84662149 | May 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83657526 | Jan 16, 2025 | NJ | 1 | CARNEYS POINT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8D5-HOSF, 395.8F4-HOSM, 393.45B2-B | No |
| 82865268 | Oct 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 82460963 | Aug 21, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-i-81-nb-at-mm-66.9 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82416297 | Aug 12, 2024 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82239883 | Jul 25, 2024 | NJ | 3 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82233054 | Jul 22, 2024 | TN | 3 | MCDONALD TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81925245 | Jun 20, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-roadside-(67) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81588146 | May 13, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81484780 | Apr 29, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80900282 | Feb 12, 2024 | GA | 2 | CARTERSVILLE GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24 | No |
| 80803222 | Feb 6, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.118, 392.9(a)(2), 393.78 | Yes |
| 80178815 | Nov 16, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-83 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80203159 | Nov 14, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79887878 | Oct 6, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79764813 | Sep 22, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA506141900X | Jul 8, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA311274100X | Oct 6, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA300850000X | Jan 18, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA209907500X | Oct 4, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904105716 | Aug 31, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA010716300X | Dec 9, 2020 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0020550085 | Oct 14, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0193015114 | Oct 26, 2019 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0176100350 | Jul 13, 2017 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA410541500X | Oct 24, 2014 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0102922552 | Jul 27, 2010 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2008 | MC627336-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9775942 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9775942 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 10, 2017 | Jun 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91386A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2012 | Aug 10, 2017 | REPLACED |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6011533-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6011533-1 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 8, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 20, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590342 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 20, 2010 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Aug 10, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 8, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 2, 2008
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | PA | 2 | 1 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| CARTERSVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| KENNESAW GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-83 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| PARKTON MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CARNEYS POINT | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.118 | No/improper lumber/building materials securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC627336
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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