ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC
USDOT 2356627 • 18149 HWY 80 E, WASKOM, TX, 75692
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-807263 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 24, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FFP10122022 | ON FILE | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FFP1012-2020 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2020 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FFP1012-2020 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2020 | Apr 23, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YLA000061-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2019 | Mar 24, 2020 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YLA000061-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 24, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QDX-LA000078-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 24, 2018 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00171-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICLA0003555 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2015 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LAA802433-02 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2014 | Mar 24, 2015 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LAA802433-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2013 | Nov 9, 2014 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LAA802433 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 9, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FFP10122022 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FFP1012-2020 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FFP1012-2020 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YLA000061-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2020 | Mar 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YLA000061-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2019 | Mar 24, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | QDX-LA000078-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00171-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICLA0003555 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LAA802433-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LAA802433-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2014 | Nov 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LAA802433 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2013 | Nov 9, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2020 |
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2019 |
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2018 |
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2017 |
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 |
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2014 |
| MC807263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2013 |
| MC807263 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 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
4 states • 175 inspections
Violation Summary (103 violations from latest 100 of 175 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 8 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (175 inspections)
Showing 50 of 175
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-526 | ...V83132 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Mar 14, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...JG4286 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Feb 24, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STONEWALL | I-49 | ...FZ1720 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Feb 10, 2026 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | LA-3 | ...KG4340 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-154 | ...668944 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Jan 3, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-174 | ...GZ4185 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-49 | ...412669 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Dec 8, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-175 | ...915183 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | EAST 70TH | ...LN9368 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Oct 13, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD | US-79 | ...M64573 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD | JOHN PETTERWAY JR | ...KT0612 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| May 18, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-173 | ...FR8385 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Mar 9, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD | LA-169 | ...200710 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHREVEPORT | LA-511 | ...087363 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Oct 11, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-169 | ...GU7061 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Sep 20, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINDEN | I-20 | ...HP0973 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Aug 17, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...M60856 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Apr 9, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-515 | ...JH0065 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-1 | ...966394 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHREVEPORT | LA-511 | ...K48782 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Feb 19, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-5 | ...412669 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANSFIELD | SLOAN | ...138950 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Oct 14, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-49 | ...Z29174 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Sep 25, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GM5147 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...HF1691 | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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