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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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ELK FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3575439 · MC1205833 · EIN 86-1912965 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
100 S 10TH ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66102-5516
(704) 517-4373 · RALPH JOHNSON
59
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
123 / 123
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
59 / 487
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
National Specialty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CAR3100005002 · eff 08/23/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance303 pts
Unsafe Driving96 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance50 pts
Driver Fitness38 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
OH8
CA8
PA5
AZ4
NM4
TN4
IL3
KS3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.73 | 0.76 | ≈5–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.40 | 0.42 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.34 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.44 | 5.63 | ≈67–71% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Mohave County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mohave County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 38% · Seat belt 36% · Following / lane / reckless 16%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 52% · False log / RODS 48%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 49% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (2 OOS) · Brakes 13%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 10 violations, 4 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 60%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.08).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
393.47E ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 10%
395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.3).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2025 | GREEN VALLEY, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/30/2025 | TERRE HAUTE, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 80 vehicles seen in inspections
51 trailer28 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
RALPH JOHNSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
11.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
123
Registered since
2026-05-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 99 carriers
Shares identifiers with 99 carriers (88 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | 8 VINs | strong |
| MARCELO EXPRESS LLC | 3712226 | 7 VINs | strong |
| PAM GLOBAL CORP | 3992955 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PEDICAB NYC INC | 3941848 | 4 VINs | strong |
| GOLD TREE TRANS INC | 3945632 | 3 VINs | strong |
| A & R SERVICES INC | 864733 | officer | strong |
| ANDERCO INC | 2656160 | officer | strong |
| DONTAE ROUX | 2383208 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: A & R SERVICES INC (USDOT 864733, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
08/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
11.6M mi reported (2025)
08/23/2026 — Insurance filed — National Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAR3100005002
05/16/2026 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
02/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03327742
01/17/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/10/2025)
04/08/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA3327742
03/12/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2024)
04/15/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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