ELK FREIGHT INC

USDOT 3575439 • 10607 WHITTERSHAM DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28262

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
3,575,439
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7045174373
Power Units (MCS-150)
160
Drivers (MCS-150)
160
MCS-150 Mileage
12,474,000
Physical Address
10607 WHITTERSHAM DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28262
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: Apr 8, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1205833ACTIVEUnknownFeb 10, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03327742ON FILEApr 8, 2024Feb 13, 2025

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA3327742CANCELLEDMar 9, 2021Apr 8, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA03327742BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA3327742BIPD/PrimaryApr 8, 2024Apr 8, 2024

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1205833COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 17, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2025
MC1205833COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 12, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 19, 2024
MC1205833MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 15, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
3%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
47
Violations
41
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.8%
Driver OOS %
6.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
160
Drivers (MCS-150)
160
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
8
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
7
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 47 of 47 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

20 states47 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (41 violations from 47 inspections)

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Violation Summary (41 violations from 47 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle 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-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
0.87vs nat'l 1.80
-0.93 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (47 inspections)

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Inspection History (47 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687538078RoadsideNELevel 3CRPM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 23, 202687388431OLATHE KSKSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Mar 20, 202687422328RoadsideNVLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.203B-CBP, 393.30-BNo
Mar 19, 202687374740GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LTSI, 396.5B-HWSLYes
Mar 17, 202687316146DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 13, 202687296180WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687032584I476 MM 95 KIDDER TWP - POCONPALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 3, 202686957112I-55ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 9, 202686759006WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202686778163I-80 EB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - SCAPALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Jan 1, 202686698093DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3HOMD SEMI-TRAILER1395.24D-ELDPTNo
Dec 30, 202586688262SANDERS AZAZLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 27, 202586657907HUBBARD OHOHLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 2, 202586470449I-10 EBNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 2, 202586477640FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 24, 202586411986RoadsideNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS1, 393.75AYes
Nov 18, 202586375263CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 17, 202586363015I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEIPALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Nov 16, 202586336100VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24No
Oct 27, 202586169630WABAUNSEE EAST M.C.I.S. #22EKSLevel 3FREIG TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B5-LNCDLNVLYes
Oct 23, 202586153216DOUGLASVILLE GAGALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 9, 202586020915YOUNGSTOWN OHOHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586000407MILAN OHOHLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 5, 202585976583YOUNGSTOWN OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS3No
Sep 29, 202585915069WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 28, 202585907958CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-Q, 395.24D-ELDPTYes
Sep 26, 202585919581IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Sep 26, 202585897468I-10 EBNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2CNo
Sep 16, 202585809561STANTON TNTNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1391.11B2-QYes
Sep 10, 202585737585I-80 EB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - SCAPALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 7, 202585718041MONTEAGLE TNTNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 29, 202585643184LONDON OHOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.75A1-TAOBETAYes
Aug 20, 202585541449ASHLAND ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 17, 202585261704MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 22, 202585023511MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 18, 202585008753BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 31, 202584836621HAMMOND LALALevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLMFNo
May 24, 202584878412MT. PASS CVEF JPOECALevel 1OPERB SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
May 23, 202584790424GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 23, 202584765136WIBAUX MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLUCRNo
May 23, 202584782903COAL HILL ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 7, 202584633985PHOENIX AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLMF, 393.11A1-LCHLNo
May 5, 202584579530MYRTLE CREEK ORORLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.9C2-OOSOYes
May 5, 202584603462I-70ILLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 15, 202584437781MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-ATISNo
Mar 26, 202584232964MTN PASS JPOE CVEFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 22, 202586945590GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

47 total · 19.1% OOS
2025-032026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 24, 2025VATOW00Not ReportedINTERSTATE 81 AT 0.30M S OF ROUTE F-310...LH0067ELK FREIGHT INC
Jun 23, 2025MDINJURY01GREEN VALLEYIS 70 - BALTO NATIONAL PIKE (WB/L)...LF9482ELK FREIGHT INC
May 30, 2025ININJURY01TERRE HAUTEI- 70...SL8060ELK FREIGHT INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 24, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 23, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MD
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 30, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2025
Authority
Apr 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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