ELDER CORPORATION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELDER CORPORATION (USDOT 374303) 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 Officer(s): BRIAN MORAN (Company officer); JIM MCFADDEN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/374303/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 18.25% (better). n=10305 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 58 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 35 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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
ELDER CORPORATION is a corporation based in DES MONIES, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 374303. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 97 power units and 91 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
ELDER CORPORATION is a mid-sized fleet, operating 97 power units and 91 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Des Monies, IA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 20% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (18 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (72.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 97 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 91 drivers; Kenworth, Trlk, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,305 ACTIVE carriers operating 48–146 power units (±50% of this carrier's 97 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 23 | |
| Trlk | 7 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Trail King | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.34 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.25 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84975254 | Jun 16, 2025 | IA | 3 | IA 5 N 71MM NB |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84852422 | Jun 2, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84627088 | May 8, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 84406055 | Apr 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84331248 | Apr 3, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84257365 | Mar 27, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83576604 | Jan 9, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.78, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 83288632 | Nov 27, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 30 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83167455 | Nov 14, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.11, 393.95F, 392.2RG | No |
| 83147122 | Nov 12, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2PK | No |
| 82683461 | Sep 16, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82644064 | Sep 10, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82336479 | Aug 7, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82192554 | Jul 19, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95(a), 172.400(a), 172.301(a)(1) | No |
| 82095169 | Jul 10, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82072651 | Jul 8, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81902031 | Jun 17, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81421444 | Apr 22, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81395026 | Apr 18, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81307465 | Apr 5, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81193940 | Mar 26, 2024 | SD | 3 | ELK POINT SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80183972 | Nov 16, 2023 | NE | 2 | FREMONT SCALE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79944315 | Oct 17, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79536554 | Aug 24, 2023 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79444937 | Aug 14, 2023 | NE | 1 | FREMONT SCALE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501481116 | May 8, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401426204 | Jun 8, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301373058 | Jul 25, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301369099 | Jun 29, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301367315 | Jun 21, 2023 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2301365294 | Jun 8, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301361064 | May 11, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201325685 | Oct 23, 2022 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA2201309625 | Jul 12, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201296381 | Apr 14, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101264589 | Oct 9, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101260878 | Sep 20, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101259685 | Sep 13, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001191329 | Sep 22, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001183690 | Aug 3, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1901137013 | Oct 4, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1901129852 | Aug 23, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1901136325 | Aug 16, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1901120762 | Jun 26, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1801074756 | Oct 22, 2018 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1700996455 | Aug 3, 2017 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1700976264 | Apr 3, 2017 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1600935001 | Aug 10, 2016 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1600924778 | Jun 7, 2016 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1600915651 | Mar 31, 2016 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 4 | 0 |
| 89 MM 35 NB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 30 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| IA 5 N 71MM NB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| ELK POINT SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 172.301(a)(1) | No proper shipping name and/or ID# marking on non-bulk package | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.400(a) | Package or containment device not labeled as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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