ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC

USDOT 399189 • DBA: TEAM ELMER'S • 3600 RENNIE SCHOOL ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49685

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:2 active

Insurance:2 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

399,189

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Michigan

Phone

2319433443

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

375

Drivers (MCS-150)

348

MCS-150 Mileage

7,094,000

BOC-3 Agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Physical Address

3600 RENNIE SCHOOL ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49685

Mailing Address

PO BOX 6150, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49696-6150

Contact

Phone: 2319433443

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH

1 fatal crash in last 24 months

1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

2 active

Latest: Mar 7, 2011

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-739694	ACTIVE	Unknown	Unknown
Common Carrier	MC-739694	ACTIVE	Unknown	Unknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA	CARGO	QT-630-5886C84A-TIL-11	ON FILE	Mar 7, 2011	Sep 29, 2018
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	VTOCAP338G1718COF11	ON FILE	Jan 1, 2011	Jan 1, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.	VTOCAP338G1718COF11	BIPD/Primary	Jan 1, 2021	Jan 1, 2021
CANCEL	TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA	QT-630-5886C84A-TIL-11	CARGO	Sep 29, 2018	Sep 29, 2018

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC739694	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Mar 24, 2011	—	Unknown
MC739694	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Mar 11, 2011	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

N/A

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

Inspections

101

Violations

111

22 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

8.0%

Driver OOS %

2.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

375

Drivers (MCS-150)

348

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 101 inspections

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Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 101 inspections)

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Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 101 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	29	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(g)	393.75(g)	11	11	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	6	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMT	Texting while driving	5	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	3	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16AD	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60B	Unauthorized tinting on windshield	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)	Texting while driving	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	2	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS	Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBP	Cab/body components defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209B-STWL	Hub/bearing defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL	Fuel system leak	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	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:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1	Speeding 1-5 mph over limit	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)	391.41(a)(1)	1	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9(a)	Operating without proper operating authority	1	0	8	General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9	Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.25(e)	Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130	Cargo securement - heavy equipment	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)	Cargo securement - front end structure	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-15.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-4.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.11vs nat'l 1.80

-0.69 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 (101 inspections)

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Inspection History (101 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 16, 2026	87064859	Roadside	MI	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.9A-LIL	No
Jan 21, 2026	86891311	Roadside	MI	Level 3	RICE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 6, 2026	86739296	Roadside	MI	Level 3	INTT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 4, 2025	86492245	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TEREX STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 4, 2025	86492281	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLFC	No
Nov 19, 2025	86372933	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TEREX STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 9, 2025	86016501	Roadside	MI	Level 3	MCKT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 11, 2025	85762092	Roadside	MI	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLEQP	No
Aug 28, 2025	85634325	Roadside	MI	Level 1	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.11A1-CSLRR	No
Aug 27, 2025	85634250	Roadside	MI	Level 3	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.82DUMT, 391.41APC	Yes
Aug 21, 2025	85584408	SB US-131 @ TUSTIN REST AREA	MI	Level 3	MCKT SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Aug 12, 2025	85471430	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TEREX STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.82DUMT, 391.41B10-MC	Yes
Aug 7, 2025	85442294	Roadside	MI	Level 3	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Jul 30, 2025	85398819	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TEREX STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
Jul 25, 2025	85339551	Roadside	MI	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 25, 2025	85339445	Roadside	MI	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16AD	No
Jul 17, 2025	85258017	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.16AD	No
Jul 16, 2025	85907633	Roadside	MI	Level 3	LOAD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 3, 2025	85140442	NB US131 @ CADILLAC REST AREA	MI	Level 1	GROVE STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 30, 2025	85113455	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTL	No
Jun 30, 2025	85113320	Roadside	MI	Level 5	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	6	393.207C-SSLMS, 396.5B-L, 393.78	No
May 20, 2025	84743188	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.82DUMT	No
May 12, 2025	84669022	Roadside	MI	Level 3	MCOA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 24, 2025	84497088	Roadside	MI	Level 5	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	15	393.47E, 393.60B, 392.2-SLLMF	Yes
Mar 3, 2025	84040522	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TRUK STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLTL	No
Feb 18, 2025	83910425	Roadside	MI	Level 3	CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLL	No
Jan 31, 2025	83766921	Roadside	MI	Level 2	EAST SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9A-LHLI	No
Jan 10, 2025	83591237	S I-75@JOSLYN RD	MI	Level 3	ETNY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLLR	No
Dec 10, 2024	83379543	Roadside	MI	Level 3	CRANE OTHER	1	392.82DUMT	No
Dec 3, 2024	83299122	WB I-96 AT FARMINGTON	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLS1	No
Nov 18, 2024	83194814	ROAD	MI	Level 3	TRUK STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Oct 24, 2024	82991970	Roadside	MI	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.82DUMT	No
Oct 10, 2024	82888163	Roadside	MI	Level 3	CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 9, 2024	82880263	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.16(a)	No
Sep 24, 2024	82757954	US 131 @ M32	MI	Level 3	TALB SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 11, 2024	82654926	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TALB SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2	No
Sep 4, 2024	82587334	Roadside	MI	Level 3	MACA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 20, 2024	82460295	KALKASKA MDOT FACILITY	MI	Level 1	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	9	393.75(g), 392.2	Yes
Aug 14, 2024	82408250	ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE	MI	Level 1	MCKT SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2	No
Aug 7, 2024	82337551	Roadside	MI	Level 3	MCKT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Jul 24, 2024	82204343	Roadside	MI	Level 3	CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2	No
Jul 24, 2024	82204447	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TERR STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 24, 2024	82204428	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TEREX STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16(a)	No
Jul 22, 2024	82204420	Roadside	MI	Level 3	LINKB STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 17, 2024	82151630	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TEREX STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 9, 2024	82119829	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jul 2, 2024	82036900	Roadside	MI	Level 3	GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2	No
Jun 28, 2024	81993914	Roadside	MI	Level 3	MACA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 27, 2024	81994000	Roadside	MI	Level 3	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 25, 2024	81973091	Roadside	MI	Level 3	TERR STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	391.41(a)(1)	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

58 total · 8.6% OOS

2024-042026-02

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

EB 16 RD @ N 19 RD1

GRAND TRAVERSE RD COMMISSION1

I75@ MM3361

KALKASKA MDOT FACILITY1 · 1 OOS

M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENT1

MBA TOLLS1

NB US131 @ CADILLAC REST AREA1

ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving60 · 1 OOS

Vehicle Maintenance59 · 20 OOS

Driver Fitness3 · 2 OOS

General/Admin1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 8 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jun 30, 2025	MI	FATAL	1	0	Mancelona Twp	US 131	...265870	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
May 15, 2025	MI	TOW	0	0	HAMILTON TWP	GLADWIN	...018634	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Apr 22, 2025	MI	TOW	0	0	WARNER TWP	M 32	—	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Apr 14, 2025	MI	INJURY	0	1	GARFIELD TWP	US 31	...KY1213	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Apr 7, 2025	MI	TOW	0	0	GARFIELD TWP	SOUTH AIRPORT	...133892	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Dec 20, 2024	MI	INJURY	0	2	EAST BAY TWP	SUPPLY	...195981	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Dec 9, 2024	MI	TOW	0	0	TORCH LAKE TWP	US 31	...KA7534	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Oct 7, 2024	MI	TOW	0	0	MT PLEASANT	PICKARD	...018156	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Jul 31, 2024	MI	TOW	0	0	TRAVERSE CITY	DIVISION	...133893	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Mar 28, 2024	MI	TOW	0	0	JORDAN TWP	M 66	...UR6169	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Jan 23, 2024	MI	TOW	0	0	FREEMAN TWP	CADILLAC	...NX8957	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Nov 22, 2023	MI	TOW	0	0	CHASE TWP	US-10	...774540	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Nov 16, 2023	MI	TOW	0	0	GARFIELD TWP	EAST SILVER LAKE	...169142	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Oct 9, 2023	MI	INJURY	0	1	TRAVERSE CITY	BEAUMONT	...018152	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Oct 5, 2023	MI	TOW	0	0	NUNDA TWP	I-75	...KA7525	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Jun 13, 2023	MI	TOW	0	0	MIDLAND	SAGINAW	...013545	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Jun 6, 2023	MI	INJURY	0	1	LIVINGSTON TWP	OLD 27	...009308	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Jan 17, 2023	MI	TOW	0	0	ALPENA TWP	US23	...MJ3608	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Sep 30, 2022	MI	INJURY	0	1	FIFE LAKE TWP	US 131	...343075	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Aug 27, 2022	MI	TOW	0	0	EXCELSIOR TWP	M 72	...KY1210	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Jul 20, 2022	MI	TOW	0	0	MIDLAND	SUGNET	...013545	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
May 18, 2022	MI	INJURY	0	3	GARFIELD TWP	SOUTH AIRPORT	...FD2586	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
May 7, 2022	MI	INJURY	0	1	EAST BAY TWP	4 MILE	...KA7528	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Apr 1, 2022	MI	TOW	0	0	STRONACH TWP	4TH	...HT5553	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Oct 26, 2021	MI	INJURY	0	2	BEAR CREEK TWP	US-31	...GR2096	ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC