ELITE CARGO EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 120 days Dec 19, 2025 → Apr 18, 2026
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELITE CARGO EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3561175) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): AJAY SAINI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 120 days — Dec 19, 2025 → Apr 18, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3561175/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 16.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=54023 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (20 → 19) · Jul 3, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −6 (19 → 13) · Jul 3, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCPolicy effective Apr 18, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1196027ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 87 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.04% | 13.04% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ELITE CARGO EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3561175. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 13 drivers, with 87 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ELITE CARGO EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 19 drivers, based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Across 66 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
66 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 450% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (16) and NM (15), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.1% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,023 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 19, 2025 to Apr 18, 2026 (120 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 19 13FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 20 19FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| California (CA) | 16 | 5 | 31.3% | May 29, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 15 | 5 | 33.3% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 42 | |
| Volvo | 40 | |
| Utility | 35 | |
| Great Dane | 16 | |
| Wabash National | 16 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.31 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 24 | — | 1.30 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | — | 11.97 | 12 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 3.78 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (87 rows) View all 87 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88371401 | Jul 10, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88332190 | Jul 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87986798 | May 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87866350 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87833519 | May 13, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87771940 | May 6, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87774474 | May 4, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87746967 | May 2, 2026 | AL | 3 | HEFLIN AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 2-SLLS1, 22H2-ELDNISDT, 22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 87716732 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | E/B SR-60 E/OF GILMAN SPRINGS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87337963 | Mar 17, 2026 | GA | 3 | TALLAPOOSA GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87176640 | Feb 27, 2026 | GA | 2 | VILLA RICA GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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40 | 393.205A-WRCC, 393.75A1-TBSP, 393.207C-SBML | No |
| 87160317 | Feb 25, 2026 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 87121979 | Feb 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86994342 | Feb 6, 2026 | NM | 2 | I40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86887767 | Jan 24, 2026 | AZ | 2 | BENSON AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTL, 393.55A-B, 392.82DUMT | No |
| 86872342 | Jan 21, 2026 | AZ | 2 | SELIGMAN AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 86832637 | Jan 19, 2026 | AL | 3 | ROBERTSDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86825448 | Jan 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11, 393.45DLPC, 393.45B2PC | No |
| 86773341 | Jan 12, 2026 | AL | 2 | VESTAVIA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 86766811 | Jan 10, 2026 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86698194 | Jan 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8D5-HOSF | Yes |
| 86658473 | Dec 27, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86685857 | Dec 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | 2 LANE INTERSTATE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WC | No |
| 86614569 | Dec 18, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 393.45B2PC, 395.30B1 | No |
| 86609333 | Dec 18, 2025 | LA | 3 | GRAMBLING LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010267005 | Feb 27, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0I25034778 | Jun 7, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004705615 | Oct 4, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 29, 2021 | MC1196027-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-04190 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 18, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-04190 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 18, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 120 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 19, 2025 to Apr 18, 2026 | ||||||
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04609 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04609 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03186 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00000968-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2023 | Apr 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81420 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81420 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2022 | Apr 6, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70817 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 22, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 19, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 120 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 18, 2026)
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Nov 26, 2025
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Nov 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2024
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Apr 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 24, 2023
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Apr 22, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 16, 2023
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Apr 22, 2022
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Apr 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 6 | 2 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 5 | 1 |
| SANDERS AZ | AZ | 2 | 2 |
| CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES | CA | 2 | 1 |
| VILLA RICA GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I | NM | 2 | 1 |
| I40 WB | NM | 2 | 1 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| SEQUOYAH POE | OK | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC1196027
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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87 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify ELITE CARGO EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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