WALT ELSER TRK
USDOT 487006 • DBA: WALTER R ELSER • 1468 UPPER DUMMERSTON RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0052120 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2016 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9472630 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2010 | Jan 12, 2011 |
Insurance History (40 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0052120 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0050271 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2015 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0050271 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0044573 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040154 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2013 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9472630 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2011 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9472630 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2010 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL632585 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2009 | Mar 8, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL632585 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2009 | Mar 8, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL632191 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL632191 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2008 | Mar 8, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL631678 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2007 | Mar 8, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL631678 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2007 | Mar 8, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL631163 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL631163 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322324 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 457536 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN325417 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2002 | Mar 8, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN325417 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2002 | Mar 8, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN325417 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2002 | Sep 23, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN325417 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2002 | Sep 23, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN325417 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2002 | May 20, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN325417 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2002 | May 20, 2002 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPI0005122 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2001 | Mar 8, 2002 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | OPI0005122 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2001 | Mar 8, 2002 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA018031 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA018031 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA015792 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1999 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA015792 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1999 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA012930 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1998 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA012930 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1998 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 415468 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1997 | Mar 8, 1998 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 415436 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1997 |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KS 0002737 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1998 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 415 436 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KS 0002737 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 1996 | Apr 7, 1998 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 410687 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 1995 | Mar 8, 1996 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 410687 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 1995 | Mar 8, 1996 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 410687 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1995 | Aug 18, 1995 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 410687 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1995 | Aug 18, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0052120 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0052120 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0050271 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0050271 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0044573 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2015 | Mar 8, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040154 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9472630 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2013 | Mar 8, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9472630 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9472630 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL632585 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL632585 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2010 | Mar 8, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL632191 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2009 | Mar 8, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL632191 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2009 | Mar 8, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631678 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2008 | Mar 8, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631678 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2008 | Mar 8, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631163 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2007 | Mar 8, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631163 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2007 | Mar 8, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 457536 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322324 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2006 | Mar 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325417 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325417 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2005 | Mar 8, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325417 | CARGO | Sep 23, 2002 | Sep 23, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325417 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2002 | Sep 23, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325417 | CARGO | May 20, 2002 | May 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325417 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2002 | May 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPI0005122 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2002 | Mar 8, 2002 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPI0005122 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2002 | Mar 8, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA018031 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA018031 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA015792 | CARGO | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA015792 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA012930 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 1999 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA012930 | CARGO | Mar 8, 1999 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS 0002737 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 1998 | Apr 7, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 415468 | CARGO | Mar 8, 1998 | Mar 8, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS 0002737 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 1998 | Mar 8, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 415436 | CARGO | Mar 8, 1997 | Mar 8, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 410687 | CARGO | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 410687 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 415 436 | CARGO | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 410687 | CARGO | Aug 18, 1995 | Aug 18, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 410687 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 1995 | Aug 18, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-290069 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (24 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2016 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2016 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2015 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2015 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2015 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2015 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2010 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2010 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2010 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2010 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2009 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2009 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2008 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2008 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2007 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2007 |
| MC290069 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2006 |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2006 |
| MC290069 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 24, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC290069 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC290069 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC290069 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 1995 | — | 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
2 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86022202 | CLARENDON | VT | Level 3 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 84314961 | BECKET | MA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 83342346 | DORSET EMERALD LAKE PULLOFF | VT | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 82988931 | FERRISBURGH | VT | Level 2 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.55C1, 393.45B2-B, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 82988914 | LEICESTER | VT | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82918716 | LEICESTER | VT | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.55C1, 393.45B2-B, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 82285744 | MORRISTOWN | VT | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.110(b), 395.22(g) | Yes |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 80716318 | WATERFORD | VT | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.110(b), 396.17(c), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80250859 | Roadside | VT | Level 3 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 79381773 | MT. HOLLY | VT | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BURLINGTON | I-89 N | ...971159 | WALT ELSER TRK |
| Jun 18, 2008 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events