ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 465197 • 1497 WILTON GROVE ROAD, LONDON, ON, N6N 1M3
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | P7174444A | ON FILE | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-850040 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2007 | Jun 3, 2011 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | P7174444A | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2015 | May 1, 2017 |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | P7174444A | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2012 | Sep 21, 2015 |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | P7174444A | REPLACED | May 1, 2012 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2007 | May 1, 2012 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO 203313 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | C1M 900385 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO203313 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 1996 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | C1M 900385 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 1996 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | NO802 01 71 580/44 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 1992 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | NO802 01 71 580/44 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 1992 | Oct 31, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2015 | Sep 21, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | P7174444A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | Jun 3, 2011 | Jun 3, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO203313 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO802 01 71 580/44 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO802 01 71 580/44 | CARGO | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 31, 1996 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC244816 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2015 |
| MC244816 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2015 |
| MC244816 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC244816 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC244816 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC244816 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC244816 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 1991 | — | Unknown |
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
17 states • 125 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from latest 100 of 125 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:172.516C5-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally reading from left to right | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:387.7F | 387.7F | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.201(a)(4) | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(5) | Placard not reading horizontally | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (125 inspections)
Showing 50 of 125
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHARONVILLE | IR 75 | ...928442 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 9, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP | IR 75 | ...HU3523 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...KU5214 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC, |
| Oct 11, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...824965 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...KR9075 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC, |
| Jul 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR SHORES | E I 94 | ...Y31362 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Frenchtown Twp | I-75 NB | ...JA8759 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVONIA | W I 96 | ...LX4290 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLINT TWP | E I 69 | ...KR9073 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 3, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INGALLS | I-69 | ...KR9063 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 30, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EVANSVILLE | I69 | ...894293 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 275 | ...969621 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 275 | ...969621 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...986067 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FISHERS | I-69 | ...674536 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GOODLETTSVILLE | I-65 | ...KH9189 | ELGIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 11, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events