ELK MOUNTAIN TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2379441 • 3123 DELAWARE, DES MOINES, IA, 50313
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-795823 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP02199A | ON FILE | Dec 16, 2013 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP02199A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Dec 16, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP02199A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP02199A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2013 | Dec 16, 2013 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC795823 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2013 | — | 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
6 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | 86005974 | ENTRY RAMP AT US281 | TX | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.45DLUV, 393.75C, 393.9 | No |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 84306214 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| May 6, 2024 | 81578816 | IH 35 MM 59 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 81160310 | MIDWAY SD | SD | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 80850905 | US 131 NB @ MORLEY REST AREA | MI | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.24(a) | No |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 80155294 | BERESFORD SD | SD | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 79696334 | #13 I-94 EB PORTER | IN | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.30(b)(1), 393.9(a) | No |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 79644282 | SD 37 | SD | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 79147139 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58 | KS | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TEMPLE | IH 35 | ...V80284 | ELK MOUNTAIN TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records