ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC

USDOT 2963659 • 4180 N MARINE DR APT 305, CHICAGO, IL, 60613

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,963,659
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7736757686
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
372,259
Physical Address
4180 N MARINE DR APT 305, CHICAGO, IL, 60613
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 13, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-006210ACTIVEUnknownAug 26, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SUTTON NATIONALBIPD/PrimarySNWH020217-00ON FILENov 13, 2024Aug 27, 2025

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SUTTON NATIONALBIPD/PrimarySNWH020217-00CANCELLEDAug 27, 2024Dec 13, 2024
SUTTON NATIONALBIPD/PrimarySNWH020217-00REPLACEDAug 27, 2024Nov 13, 2024
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKBI000417-00CANCELLEDAug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2024
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85219 00CANCELLEDFeb 9, 2023Aug 27, 2023
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85021 00CANCELLEDFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA946251138CANCELLEDFeb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2022
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPBIPD/PrimaryCHL 01-03924-20CANCELLEDFeb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2021
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSI1569701-00REPLACEDFeb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2020
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-06436-18CANCELLEDFeb 10, 2018Feb 10, 2019
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-06436-17REPLACEDFeb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSUTTON NATIONALSNWH020217-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2025Aug 27, 2025
TERM/CANCLSUTTON NATIONALSNWH020217-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
TERM/REPLSUTTON NATIONALSNWH020217-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
CANCELKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYKBI000417-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2024Aug 27, 2024
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.GWP85219 00BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2023
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.GWP85021 00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA946251138BIPD/PrimaryFeb 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
CANCELCOUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPCHL 01-03924-20BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.DSI1569701-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2020
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-06436-18BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2019
TERM/REPLSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-06436-17BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2018Feb 10, 2018

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 31, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 26, 2025
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 31, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 27, 2024
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 31, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2023
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 13, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 8, 2023
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 13, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 4, 2022
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2021
MC006210COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 14, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 6, 2019
MC006210MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 21, 2017Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0.00
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
12.07

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
18
Violations
47
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states18 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (47 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (47 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(2)395.30(b)(2)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+4.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.61vs nat'l 1.80
+0.81 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 18, 202687085465TOWNVILLE SCSCLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 16, 202687090012ON I80 W MM 242PALevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER5393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-BYes
Nov 20, 202586391976WILMINGTON OHOHLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 4, 202585706421STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 9, 202584918969KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 18, 2024832181691000 BLOCK EISENHOWER BOULEVARPALevel 1TRAO SEMI-TRAILER13393.48A, 393.47A, 393.55D3Yes
Nov 10, 202483131098I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 3RNTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 2, 202482819632TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 1TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 395.30(b)(2), 396.5(b)Yes
Sep 9, 202482625633DUNKIRK NYNYLevel 1REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2393.55(e), 393.205(c)No
Aug 29, 202482551115HOPE ARARLevel 1TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(b)(2), 392.2No
Aug 22, 202482480359CHESTERTON ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.78(a), 393.95(a)(1)No
Jul 15, 202482118449I-77 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 22, 202481714862WILSON COTNLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3393.60C, 393.104B-C, 393.100B-CYes
May 8, 202481710485HAYWOOD COUNTYTNLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 2, 202481521581LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 393.60(c), 393.78(a)No
Nov 21, 202380223976RoadsideKYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a)(3), 393.205(a)No
Sep 26, 202379822790IH-0030 IN TARRANT CO. (2-31)TXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2)No
Sep 20, 202380115520ROADSIDEALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 15, 2022NCTOW00BURLINGTON40...291352ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
Feb 17, 2022SCTOW00WALTERBORO66NB...291352ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
Jan 4, 2022VATOW00NB 17...276257ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
Nov 17, 2021WVTOW00TEAYSWV RT 34...766148ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
Nov 3, 2021DETOW00NEW CASTLESR 1 KOREAN WAR VETS MEM HWY...NKNOWNELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
Oct 29, 2020VAINJURY01
Jan 26, 2020ININJURY01
Jul 6, 2019COINJURY01
May 1, 2019PAINJURY01
May 13, 2017OHTOW00

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 27, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SUTTON NATIONAL • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2025
Authority
Dec 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SUTTON NATIONAL • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SUTTON NATIONAL • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 17, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 17, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 3, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in DE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 6, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 1, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 10, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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