ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2963659 • 4180 N MARINE DR APT 305, CHICAGO, IL, 60613
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-006210 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH020217-00 | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2024 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH020217-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH020217-00 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000417-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2023 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85219 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85021 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA946251138 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03924-20 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSI1569701-00 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2019 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06436-18 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2018 | Feb 10, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06436-17 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2017 | Feb 10, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020217-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020217-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020217-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000417-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85219 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85021 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA946251138 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03924-20 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569701-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06436-18 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2019 | Feb 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06436-17 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2018 | Feb 10, 2018 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2025 |
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2024 |
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2023 |
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2023 |
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2022 |
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2021 |
| MC006210 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2019 |
| MC006210 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 21, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURLINGTON | 40 | ...291352 | ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTERBORO | 66NB | ...291352 | ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 4, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NB 17 | ...276257 | ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 17, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEAYS | WV RT 34 | ...766148 | ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW CASTLE | SR 1 KOREAN WAR VETS MEM HWY | ...NKNOWN | ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 29, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2019 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records