WALT ELSER TRK

USDOT 487006 • DBA: WALTER R ELSER • 1468 UPPER DUMMERSTON RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301

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
487,006
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4138224936
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
1,397,826
Physical Address
1468 UPPER DUMMERSTON RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301
Mailing Address
1035 SOUTH ST, DALTON, MA, 01226
Contact
Phone: 4138224936

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 8, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-290069ACTIVEUnknownMar 3, 2016
Common CarrierMC-290069ACTIVEUnknownMar 3, 2016

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0052120ON FILEMar 8, 2016Apr 3, 2020
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOPRA9472630ON FILEMar 8, 2010Jan 12, 2011

Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0052120REPLACEDMar 8, 2016Mar 8, 2020
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0050271CANCELLEDApr 14, 2015Mar 8, 2016
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0050271CANCELLEDMar 8, 2015Apr 14, 2015
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0044573CANCELLEDMar 8, 2014Mar 8, 2015
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0040154CANCELLEDMar 8, 2013Mar 8, 2014
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA9472630REPLACEDJan 12, 2011Mar 8, 2013
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA9472630CANCELLEDMar 8, 2010Jan 12, 2011
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL632585CANCELLEDMar 8, 2009Mar 8, 2010
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL632585CANCELLEDMar 8, 2009Mar 8, 2010
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL632191CANCELLEDMar 8, 2008Mar 8, 2009
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL632191CANCELLEDMar 8, 2008Mar 8, 2009
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL631678CANCELLEDMar 8, 2007Mar 8, 2008
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL631678CANCELLEDMar 8, 2007Mar 8, 2008
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL631163CANCELLEDMar 8, 2006Mar 8, 2007
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL631163CANCELLEDMar 8, 2006Mar 8, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC322324CANCELLEDMar 8, 2005Mar 8, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary457536CANCELLEDMar 8, 2005Mar 8, 2006
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN325417REPLACEDSep 23, 2002Mar 8, 2005
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN325417REPLACEDSep 23, 2002Mar 8, 2005
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN325417CANCELLEDMay 20, 2002Sep 23, 2002
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN325417CANCELLEDMay 20, 2002Sep 23, 2002
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN325417CANCELLEDMar 8, 2002May 20, 2002
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN325417CANCELLEDMar 8, 2002May 20, 2002
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPI0005122CANCELLEDMar 8, 2001Mar 8, 2002
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOOPI0005122CANCELLEDMar 8, 2001Mar 8, 2002
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA018031CANCELLEDMar 8, 2000Mar 8, 2001
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA018031CANCELLEDMar 8, 2000Mar 8, 2001
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA015792CANCELLEDMar 8, 1999Mar 8, 2000
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA015792CANCELLEDMar 8, 1999Mar 8, 2000
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA012930CANCELLEDMar 8, 1998Mar 8, 1999
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA012930CANCELLEDMar 8, 1998Mar 8, 1999
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO415468CANCELLEDMar 8, 1997Mar 8, 1998
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO415436CANCELLEDMar 8, 1996Mar 8, 1997
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKS 0002737REPLACEDMar 8, 1996Mar 8, 1998
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO415 436REPLACEDMar 8, 1996Mar 8, 1996
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKS 0002737CANCELLEDMar 8, 1996Apr 7, 1998
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary410687CANCELLEDAug 18, 1995Mar 8, 1996
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO410687REPLACEDAug 18, 1995Mar 8, 1996
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary410687REPLACEDMar 8, 1995Aug 18, 1995
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO410687REPLACEDMar 8, 1995Aug 18, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0052120BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0052120BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2020Mar 8, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0050271BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2016Mar 8, 2016
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0050271BIPD/PrimaryApr 14, 2015Apr 14, 2015
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0044573BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2015Mar 8, 2015
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0040154BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2014Mar 8, 2014
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9472630BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2013Mar 8, 2013
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9472630CARGOJan 12, 2011Jan 12, 2011
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA9472630BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2011Jan 12, 2011
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL632585CARGOMar 8, 2010Mar 8, 2010
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL632585BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2010Mar 8, 2010
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL632191CARGOMar 8, 2009Mar 8, 2009
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL632191BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2009Mar 8, 2009
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL631678CARGOMar 8, 2008Mar 8, 2008
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL631678BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2008Mar 8, 2008
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL631163CARGOMar 8, 2007Mar 8, 2007
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL631163BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2007Mar 8, 2007
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.457536BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2006Mar 8, 2006
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.C322324CARGOMar 8, 2006Mar 8, 2006
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325417CARGOMar 8, 2005Mar 8, 2005
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325417BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2005Mar 8, 2005
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325417CARGOSep 23, 2002Sep 23, 2002
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325417BIPD/PrimarySep 23, 2002Sep 23, 2002
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325417CARGOMay 20, 2002May 20, 2002
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325417BIPD/PrimaryMay 20, 2002May 20, 2002
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYOPI0005122CARGOMar 8, 2002Mar 8, 2002
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYOPI0005122BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2002Mar 8, 2002
CANCELGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCA018031CARGOMar 8, 2001Mar 8, 2001
CANCELGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCA018031BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2001Mar 8, 2001
CANCELGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCA015792CARGOMar 8, 2000Mar 8, 2000
CANCELGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCA015792BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2000Mar 8, 2000
CANCELGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCA012930BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 1999Mar 8, 1999
CANCELGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYCA012930CARGOMar 8, 1999Mar 8, 1999
TERM/CANCLTWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYKS 0002737BIPD/PrimaryApr 7, 1998Apr 7, 1998
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.415468CARGOMar 8, 1998Mar 8, 1998
TERM/REPLTWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYKS 0002737BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 1998Mar 8, 1998
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.415436CARGOMar 8, 1997Mar 8, 1997
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.410687CARGOMar 8, 1996Mar 8, 1996
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.410687BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 1996Mar 8, 1996
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.415 436CARGOMar 8, 1996Mar 8, 1996
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.410687CARGOAug 18, 1995Aug 18, 1995
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.410687BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 1995Aug 18, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-290069INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (24 events)

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Authority Action History (24 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 3, 2016
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 3, 2016
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 18, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 9, 2015
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 18, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 9, 2015
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2015
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2015
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2014
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 10, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2014
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 20, 2010
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 20, 2010
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2010
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2010
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2009
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2009
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 11, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2008
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 11, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2008
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 8, 2007
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 8, 2007
MC290069COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2006
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2006
MC290069MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 24, 1996Unknown
MC290069CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 8, 1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC290069MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 10, 1995Unknown
MC290069MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 28, 1995Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
65%

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

Inspections
10
Violations
15
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states10 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (15 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.50vs nat'l 1.80
-0.30 below avg

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-072025-10
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 15, 2024VTTOW00SOUTH BURLINGTONI-89 N...971159WALT ELSER TRK
Jun 18, 2008MATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 15, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2016
Authority
Mar 3, 2016
Authority
Apr 14, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jan 12, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 8, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 8, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 18, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 8, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 8, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 8, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 8, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 8, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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