ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 754650 • 330 CROSS POINTE BLV, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47715
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GAL 4840036-00 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2022 | Oct 4, 2025 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | QL1-J41-006133-090 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660220D9504TIL00 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2000 | Aug 14, 2004 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT114100613301 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K01-141-006133-05 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1998 | Feb 1, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-141-006133-01 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1998 | Feb 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | GAL 4840036-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT114100613301 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | QL1-J41-006133-090 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660220D9504TIL00 | CARGO | Aug 14, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K01-141-006133-05 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2000 | Feb 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-141-006133-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2000 | Feb 1, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-341167 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC341167 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC341167 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC341167 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 |
| MC341167 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC341167 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1998 | REVOKED | Oct 14, 2025 |
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
9 states • 176 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from latest 100 of 176 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (176 inspections)
Showing 50 of 176
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEAVENWORTH | 64 | ...028276 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 29, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRUCEVILLE | SR67 | ...027911 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 23, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DODDS TWP | I-64 | ...027913 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWBURGH | SR 66 | ...052871 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 23, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKTOWN | STATE ROAD 58 | ...079822 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 62 | ...089620 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PATOKA | 41 | ...027891 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWBURGH | SR 66 | ...027913 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 19, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | BROADWAY STREET, PRINCETON 47670 | ...037407 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 17, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAUBSTADT | 64 | ...080969 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 2, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA CLAUS | — | ...038214 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLOVERDALE | N MAIN ST | ...027864 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| May 2, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 50 | ...027865 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 18, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 29 | ...039354 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 13, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOOGOOTEE | 50 | ...028797 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSVILLE | SR66 | ...047021 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 28, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROWNSTOWN(JACKSON) | S MAIN ST | ...999668 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA CLAUS | STATE RD 162 | ...027912 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 1, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PETERSBURG | STATE RD 57 | ...027864 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 13, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VINCENNES | US HWY 41 | ...028277 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHOALS | US Hwy 150 | ...017417 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 2, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VINCENNES | 50 | ...054794 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 4, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZIONSVILLE | US421S | ...U06977 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON | SR57S | ...047035 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 27, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EVANSVILLE | I69 | ...017395 | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events