ELITE CARRIER INC
USDOT 2311650 • 315 SIERRA CT, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46234
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-789154 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 30, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01094 | ON FILE | Jun 4, 2022 | Jun 4, 2023 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00351 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 4, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2150875 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN166905 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2015 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1649948 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2014 | Jun 4, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1649948 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1649948 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2012 | Nov 26, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01094 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2023 | Jun 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00351 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2022 | Jun 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2150875 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN166905 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1649948 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1649948 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1649948 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC789154 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 |
| MC789154 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 14, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC789154 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2020 |
| MC789154 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2012 | — | 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
9 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 81 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 2 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-P | Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.93B3 | CDL - operating without proper restriction | 1 | 1 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 (81 inspections)
Showing 50 of 81
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARWICK | I-44 W | ...890955 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | NOT REPORTED | ...ME9823 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Sep 16, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | 40900 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY | ...LH4989 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Aug 18, 2023 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | KIOWA | US-69 | ...LX9234 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 401 NEAR RUMBLE | ...GGGG | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...LR9855 | ELITE CARRIER |
| Jan 27, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 6 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 270 | ...LR6759 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Nov 30, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLLEGE PARK | 285 E NEAR RIVERDALE RD | ...LX9479 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Nov 9, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(PRAIRIE COUNTY) | I40E | ...LW1024 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Jul 2, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | POINT SOUTH | INTERSTATE 95 31MM | ...LS9698 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| May 20, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CLARK COUNTY) | I30W | ...834145 | ELITE CARRIER INC |
| Sep 9, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records