ELITE FREIGHT SERVICES INC
USDOT 3060863 • 4090 E MANNING AVE, FOWLER, CA, 93625
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-299146 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 19, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04204 | ON FILE | Jan 9, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | KTO4121076 | ON FILE | Jan 28, 1996 | Jan 28, 1997 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02754 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02754 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02754 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01734 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00817 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2022 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0002121-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2021 | Jan 9, 2022 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS106460 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2020 | Jan 9, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS106460 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS106460 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2020 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS106460 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | REPLACED | Dec 12, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2019 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2019 | May 10, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS097064 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2605170 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2018 | Jan 9, 2019 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-010584 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2009 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN577199 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2007 | Sep 21, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 473100 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2006 | Oct 23, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 473100 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2006 | Sep 21, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04204 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02754 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2025 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02754 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02754 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01734 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00817 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0002121-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2022 | Jan 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS106460 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2021 | Jan 9, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS106460 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS106460 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2020 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS106460 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2020 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2020 | Jan 9, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2019 | Oct 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS097064 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2019 | May 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2605170 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 9, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-010584 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN577199 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 473100 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2007 | Oct 23, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 473100 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2007 | Sep 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | KTO4121076 | BIPD | Jan 28, 1997 | Jan 28, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-299146 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-299146 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2024 |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2022 |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2021 |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2020 |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2019 |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2019 |
| MC299146 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC299146 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2009 |
| MC299146 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 17, 2006 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 2010 |
| MC299146 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 1996 | REVOKED | Apr 15, 1997 |
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 • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | 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:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(c) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | 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 (28 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUCKEYE | SR-85@M153 | ...MC0942 | ELITE FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Dec 8, 2020 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events