- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 965 days (since Sep 25, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
ELDER TRUCKING INC
RIFLE, CO
ELDER TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in RIFLE, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 996239. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 25 power units and 6 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
ELDER TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 6 drivers, based in Rifle, CO. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 44.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (8) and WY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
44.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 393.45(d) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Jet are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 40,965 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86745126 | Jan 7, 2026 | CO | 1 | LOMA CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.60C, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 86214846 | Oct 31, 2025 | CO | 2 | CORTEZ CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85992809 | Oct 7, 2025 | WY | 1 | BAGGS POE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85446987 | Aug 7, 2025 | CO | 2 | RIFLE CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.5B-HWSL, 392.9A2-C, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 85388239 | Jul 31, 2025 | CO | 2 | DE BEQUE CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 84449446 | Apr 18, 2025 | CO | 1 | DUMONT CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.47E | Yes |
| 82986011 | Oct 22, 2024 | CO | 2 | DE BEQUE CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3A1-F, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| 82260408 | Jul 25, 2024 | CO | 1 | SNOWMASS CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 81942169 | Jun 18, 2024 | CO | 2 | PARACHUTE CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79422052 | Aug 16, 2023 | CO | 3 | HWY 40 MM 39 |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 79271411 | Jul 27, 2023 | CO | 3 | WB DUMONT POE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78404913 | Apr 19, 2023 | CO | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.43, 392.9(a)(2), 393.95(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2023001185 | Sep 1, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CO2011000515 | Apr 16, 2011 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CO2008001686 | Nov 19, 2008 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CO2007001503 | Jul 30, 2007 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2008 | MC649860-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT06567A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT06567A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 034 61 33 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2018 | Aug 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICCO0001486 | CARGO | Aug 20, 2010 | Jul 21, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICCO0002938 | CARGO | Aug 20, 2009 | Aug 20, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4304103 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2008 | Apr 25, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4304103 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2008 | May 17, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICCO0001851 | CARGO | Aug 20, 2008 | Aug 20, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 25, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 18, 2023
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Aug 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 17, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 26, 2018
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Apr 25, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jul 21, 2011insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2010insuranceCANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 19, 2010
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Aug 20, 2009
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Aug 20, 2009insuranceCANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 7, 2008
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE BEQUE CO | CO | 2 | 2 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| HWY 40 MM 39 | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| PARACHUTE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| RIFLE CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| SNOWMASS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WB DUMONT POE | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BAGGS POE | WY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC649860
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify ELDER TRUCKING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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