ELK TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2276637 • 14107 31ST AVE, GREENSBURG, KS, 67054
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-848037 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 71M34889 | ON FILE | Jul 13, 2015 | Jul 13, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4C7 13 47 | ON FILE | Feb 25, 2013 | Aug 19, 2015 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E7 13 47 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2013 | Jul 13, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 71M34889 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4C7 13 47 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E7 13 47 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC848037 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2014 | — | 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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 85584121 | KINGMAN CO | KS | Level 2 | KENW TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| May 5, 2025 | 84582126 | Roadside | OK | Level 2 | DRAG SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.48A-BIBD, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 81319997 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58 | KS | Level 2 | DRAG SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2, 393.11, 390.21T(b) | No |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 80647937 | FORD | KS | Level 3 | OTTE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 78982551 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 2 | OT SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.17(c), 393.95(f), 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CR 17 | ...539995 | ELK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 8, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records