ELMA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2369131 • 1474 ELMHURST ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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-849942 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-111656 | ON FILE | Apr 24, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-111656 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-110161 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4208-110161 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2021 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08475738 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08473389 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL000249-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL000249-00 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068925253 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-01186-16 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04756-16 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1227669 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2015 | Jan 17, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1227669 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2015 | Aug 3, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1227669 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2015 | Jan 17, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0887514 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2014 | Jan 17, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-111656 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-111656 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-110161 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4208-110161 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08475738 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08473389 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000249-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2020 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000249-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068925253 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-01186-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04756-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1227669 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2016 | Jan 17, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1227669 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 3, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1227669 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2015 | Jan 17, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0887514 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2015 | Jan 17, 2015 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2025 |
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2024 |
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2020 |
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2019 |
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2018 |
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 |
| MC849942 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2015 |
| MC849942 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 27, 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
25 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (114 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...225658 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 26, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | South Brunswick Twp | Rt 535 (Cranbury-South River Road) | ...225658 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-70 | ...032690 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 11, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRADFORD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0322 W | ...JK1390 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 23, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 75 SB 442MM | ...948059 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 22, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOGGS TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...915675 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PACKWAUKEE | IH 039 NB | ...181609 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | INTERSTATE 80 | ...429645 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOSTER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...FS5871 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 9, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LAKE WORTH | NB INTERSTATE 95 (STATE ROAD 9) | ...FS5871 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 15, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOUR OAKS | 95 | ...U40984 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 8008 S | ...234464 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 1, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MAINE TWP | I-90 WESTBOUND | ...317865 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BELLEFONTE | I-495 VIETNAM VETS MEM HWY | ...181609 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 12, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND CITY | I-95 SOUTHBOUND | ...918663 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 24, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD | ...969852 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 30, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 | ...FP2697 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 | ...U40984 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 20, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M217 | ...186780 | ELMA TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events