ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC
USDOT 805042 • 500 MT TALBOT ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70615
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-358394 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 4, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 1654912M152501 | ON FILE | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TIP-CL-0010026-0 | ON FILE | Jan 3, 2011 | Jan 3, 2012 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CP2-1237073 | ON FILE | Jan 2, 2000 | Jan 2, 2002 |
Insurance History (43 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00037501 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP6IICCA00037500 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP422868 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-01364-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2021 | Jan 6, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | CANCELLED | Jun 14, 2021 | Aug 14, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 18, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212536 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 3, 2021 | Feb 22, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP108448 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2020 | Jan 3, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP108448 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2020 | Sep 8, 2020 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSA-00011-00 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-01293-00 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-01293-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2015 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-07-56-0000 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2014 | Jan 3, 2015 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010026-2 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2014 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010026-1 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010026-1 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 13, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010026-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2011 | Jan 3, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000642-C | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2010 | Jan 3, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000642-C | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2010 | Jan 3, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000642-B | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000642-B | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000642-A | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2008 | Jan 3, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000642-A | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2008 | Jan 3, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000642 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 3, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000642 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 3, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102006-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102006-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102006-02 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102006-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102006-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102006-02 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP102006 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP102006 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4787075-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2003 | Feb 17, 2004 |
| PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4787075-2 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2003 | Jan 3, 2004 |
| PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4787075-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2002 | Jul 2, 2003 |
| PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4787075-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2002 | Jul 2, 2002 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1201178 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 1999 | Jan 2, 2000 |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1201178 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 1999 | Jan 2, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 1654912M152501 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00037501 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP6IICCA00037500 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP422868 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-01364-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2022 | Jan 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2021 | Aug 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2021 | Feb 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212536 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2021 | Jan 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108448 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108448 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2020 | Sep 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSA-00011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-01293-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-01293-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-07-56-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2015 | Jan 3, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010026-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2014 | Jan 3, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010026-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2013 | Jan 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010026-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010026-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010026-0 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642-C | CARGO | Jan 3, 2011 | Jan 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642-C | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2011 | Jan 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642-B | CARGO | Jan 3, 2010 | Jan 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642-B | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2010 | Jan 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642-A | CARGO | Jan 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642-A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2009 | Jan 3, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2008 | Jan 3, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000642 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2008 | Jan 3, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006-02 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2007 | Jan 3, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006-01 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006-02 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102006 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4787075-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2004 | Feb 17, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4787075-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 3, 2004 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4787075-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2003 | Jul 2, 2003 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4787075-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2002 | Jul 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP2-1237073 | BIPD | Jan 2, 2002 | Jan 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1201178 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2000 | Jan 2, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1201178 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 1999 | Jan 2, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-358394 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-358394 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2023 |
| MC358394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 20, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2021 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2021 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2020 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2017 |
| MC358394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 1, 2015 | REVOKED | May 16, 2022 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2014 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2013 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2012 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2011 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2010 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2009 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2008 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2007 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2006 |
| MC358394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2005 |
| MC358394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1999 | REVOKED | Jan 12, 2015 |
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
3 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (3 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (21 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROUSSARD | US-90 | ...798089 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Aug 12, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...125843 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Jun 28, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEESVILLE | US-171 | ...NJ7476 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Sep 2, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SULPHUR | I-10 | ...138340 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1000 | ELLIOTT | ...138340 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Nov 14, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1003 | I-10 | ...171494 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Jul 15, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1006 | I-10 | ...208734 | ELITE SERVICE RECOVERY AND TOWING LLC |
| Sep 17, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2014 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2014 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2013 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2011 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2011 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2011 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
66 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 66 events