ELITE TANK LINES INC
USDOT 1881311 • 2826 BENSON ROAD, FINKSBURG, MD, 21048
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-678490 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 20, 2010 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP79376A | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP79376A | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2010 | Jul 10, 2013 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP79376A | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04825002 | REPLACED | May 26, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04825002 | REPLACED | May 26, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04825001 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2009 | May 26, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04825001 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2009 | May 26, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04825001 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04825001 | REPLACED | May 26, 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04825001 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04825001 | REPLACED | May 26, 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79376A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79376A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79376A | CARGO | Jun 3, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825002 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825002 | CARGO | Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825001 | CARGO | May 26, 2010 | May 26, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825001 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2010 | May 26, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825001 | CARGO | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 16, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825001 | CARGO | Jun 11, 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04825001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC678490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2010 |
| MC678490 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 2009 | — | 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
2 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (40 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MARYLAND AVE | ...247530 | ELITE TANK LINES INC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WESTMINSTER PIKE | ...334734 | ELITE TANK LINES INC |
| Mar 5, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records