ELITE TANK LINES INC

USDOT 1881311 • 2826 BENSON ROAD, FINKSBURG, MD, 21048

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
1,881,311
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4108331898
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
218,048
Physical Address
2826 BENSON ROAD, FINKSBURG, MD, 21048
Mailing Address
PO BOX 508, FINKSBURG, MD, 21048
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: Jun 3, 2010
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-678490ACTIVEUnknownMay 20, 2010

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP79376AON FILEJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP79376AON FILEJun 3, 2010Jul 10, 2013

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP79376AREPLACEDJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2013
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA04825002REPLACEDMay 26, 2010Jun 3, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA04825002REPLACEDMay 26, 2010Jun 3, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA04825001CANCELLEDJun 11, 2009May 26, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA04825001CANCELLEDJun 11, 2009May 26, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA04825001CANCELLEDMay 26, 2009Jul 16, 2009
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA04825001REPLACEDMay 26, 2009Jun 11, 2009
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOPIA04825001CANCELLEDMay 26, 2009Jul 16, 2009
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA04825001REPLACEDMay 26, 2009Jun 11, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP79376ABIPD/PrimaryJul 10, 2013Jul 10, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP79376ABIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2013Jun 3, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP79376ACARGOJun 3, 2013Jun 3, 2013
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825002BIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2010
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825002CARGOJun 3, 2010Jun 3, 2010
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825001CARGOMay 26, 2010May 26, 2010
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825001BIPD/PrimaryMay 26, 2010May 26, 2010
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825001CARGOJul 16, 2009Jul 16, 2009
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825001BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 2009Jul 16, 2009
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825001CARGOJun 11, 2009Jun 11, 2009
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA04825001BIPD/PrimaryJun 11, 2009Jun 11, 2009

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC678490COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 20, 2010
MC678490MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 29, 2009Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
30%

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

Inspections
40
Violations
43
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
5
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states40 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (43 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (43 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO390.21TE-LCMVINFO10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STSMWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-NSINCDL disqualification - major offense1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.600C1-HMEREmergency response information not available106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BHCRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.07vs nat'l 1.80
-0.73 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 (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 11, 202687320297RoadsideMDLevel 2HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWSYes
Feb 17, 202687073085SYKESVILLE MDMDLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.11A1-LTSM, 390.21TB1-MCYes
Jan 28, 202686918577MOUNT AIRY MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 21, 202586656104PRINCE FREDERICK MDMDLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 11, 202586559155FREDERICK MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202585948157FREDERICK MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202585590789BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 14, 202585528161DENTON MDMDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR4393.209D-STPAL, 393.209D-STSM, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jun 19, 202584999650UPPER MARLBORO MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Jun 12, 202584972025PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSMLNo
Jun 10, 202584944214BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 10, 202584931011BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2383.51A-NSIN, 172.600C1-HMERNo
Jun 2, 202584860747ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 20, 202584735078BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER8393.9A-LHWS, 392.2-SLL, 393.45D-BHCRYes
Apr 23, 202584474741ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 17, 202584144711CALVERT COUNTYMDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LILNo
Jan 27, 202583704758I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 19, 202483436777I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 3, 202483296118GLEN BURNIE MDMDLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PINo
Nov 30, 202483286483BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 26, 202483250532I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 18, 202483180685FREDERICK COUNTYMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 4, 202482299296ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTYMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jul 30, 202482442240MIDDLETOWN DEDELevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 10, 202481825230RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 21, 202481669997CARROLL COUNTYMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 8, 202481553939BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 28, 202481216559ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTYMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Mar 19, 202481151068ST. MARY'S COUNTYMDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202480599597I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 2, 202480510980ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTYMDLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 11, 202380352427QUEEN ANNES COUNTYMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 4, 202380295707I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 8, 202380113658BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 12, 202379892414NORTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 2PETE TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 11, 202379880998I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)Yes
Aug 17, 202379427120ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTYMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21T(b), 393.45(b)(2)No
Jul 12, 202379116194RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jul 7, 202379079318BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 7, 202378826523RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.78No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

27 total · 22.2% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 3, 2023MDTOW00MARYLAND AVE...247530ELITE TANK LINES INC
Feb 15, 2021MDTOW00WESTMINSTER PIKE...334734ELITE TANK LINES INC
Mar 5, 2020MDINJURY01
Dec 20, 2018MDTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 3, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 15, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 20, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 10, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 3, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
May 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
May 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 20, 2010
Authority
Jul 16, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 16, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 11, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jun 11, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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