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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 653145· MC307520· CARRIER· EIN 62-1429889
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ELK RIDGE EXPRESS LLC

1401 TRIPLE K AVE, LAWRENCEBURG, TN, 38464(931) 388-4499elkridge50@gmail.comRICHARD A DAVIS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
31.8%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
59
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 31.8% — above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC307520

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 10/01/2024
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY· policy A0229523001
Authority history (7) ▾
09/04/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2018)
09/05/2017CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2017)
09/04/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2009)
09/06/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2005)
03/09/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2005)
01/28/1998CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/10/1998)
09/10/1996MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history14 insurers on record
Filing timeline (35) ▾
  1. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2023 → 10/01/2024
  2. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2020 → 10/01/2023
  3. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2019 → 10/01/2020
  4. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2018 → 11/04/2019
  5. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2018 → 10/01/2019
  6. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2017 → 10/01/2018
  7. PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2016 → 10/01/2017
  8. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2009 → 08/06/2017
  9. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2015 → 10/01/2016
  10. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2013 → 10/01/2015
  11. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/31/2013
  12. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/01/2013
  13. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/01/2009
  14. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/01/2009
  15. REDLAND INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2008 → 10/01/2009

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle22 inspections · 31.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver42 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

42 inspections · 53 violations (6 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

42
Inspections
53
Violations
6
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

16
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • TN6
  • IA5
  • MO3
  • IN3
  • WI2
  • IL2
  • KY2
  • GA2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

High impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 91% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing52 violations · 11 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps3 OOS23 viol34%
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× · 8%
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× · 7%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 3%
Brakes4 OOS12 viol24%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 9%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 5%
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× · 3%
Tires3 OOS4 viol20%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 14%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 6%
Suspension / axle2 viol8%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 34.8% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Buchanan County, IA

Medium impact

12 of 37 violations in the last 12 months (32%) came from inspections in Buchanan County, IA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 36% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Speeding3 viol72%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 52%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 21%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol28%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 17%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 10%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 24 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 29% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device1 viol100%
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× · 100%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 14 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
3
Inspections
15
Violations
1
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 67%Other 27%Unsafe Driving 7%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations · 1 OOS · 67% of recent
  • 393.45B2-B-AIR×3Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
Do this
  • 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
2Other
4 violations · 27% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
  • 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 7% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.45B2-B-AIR×3392.2-SLLSR×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

56
Inspections
97
Violations
15
Out-of-service
404
CSA points
25
Crashes
21
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

26 trailer 10 incomplete vehicle 9 truck 1 other
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 8×
3AKJHHDR5MSMT8776· M5567HY TN
2016 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 5×
3ALXFB001GDHF7549· A9571HY TN
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 5×
1JJV532D3KL113720· 020153T TN
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 5×
3AKJHHDR0MSMT8779· M5566HY TN
2016 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 4×
1JJV532D3GL906362· U598818 TN
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJGLD56GSGU6420· P8332HY TN
2016 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 4×
3ALXFB008GDHF7550· E7003HY TN
2013 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 4×
3ALXFB002DDFD1984· U044HY TN
2020 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 4×
1JJV532D6LL176778· 055899T TN
2022 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 4×
1JJV532D0NL281397· 165027T TN
2014 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
3ALXA7CG5EDFU9311· P4282HY TN
2016 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 3×
1JJV532D5GL906363· U598819 TN
2015 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 3×
1JJV532D7FL870271· U534258 TN
2014 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJGLD6XELFU3745· U3559HY TN
2013 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 3×
3ALXFB002DDFD1970· A9306HY TN
PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1NPXGGGG50D320650· 1221198 AL
2022 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D9NL281396· 165028T TN
2016 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB006GDHE5638· U055HY TN
2022 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D7NL281395· 165029T TN
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR6DSBX2999· A5563HY TN
2020 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D8LL176779· 055896T TN
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D9KL113723· 020150T TN
2016 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D9GL939401· U598823 TN
2015 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D9FL870269· U534257 TN
2014 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D5EL810777· U510250 TN
1989 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0625KT101388· U825617 TN
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGLD52FSGH1535· T6511HY TN
2018 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB005JDKB7576· U3559HY TN
2018 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB007JDKB7577· P4282HY TN
2009 KENWORTH T6 Series
1XKAD48X89J232648· T6511HY TN

+ 16 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
20
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
25
25 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.2M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
Company officer
RICHARD A DAVIS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1996-08-03
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-03
Census status
Active

Fleet: 20 trucks · 17 owned tractors · 40 owned trailers · 3 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

7
Connected carriers
1
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
6
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: RICHARD A DAVIS (USDOT 560625, registered 1994) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 6
1
MULCH BLOWERS OF FLORIDA INC
USDOT 3899313Active· PALMETTO, FL
Strong
Officer
2
OLYMPIC VIEW CONSTRUCTION
USDOT 908053Active· BREMERTON, WA
Strong
Officer
3
RICHARD A DAVIS
USDOT 560625Inactive· HOLLISTER, CA
Strong
Officer
4
RICHARD A DAVIS
USDOT 1057474Active· GLAN ROCK, PA
Strong
Officer
5
RICHARD A DAVIS
USDOT 1267938Active· LINCOLNTON, GA
Strong
Officer
6
RICHARD A DAVIS
USDOT 2036777Active· GREENWOOD, WV
Strong
Officer

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

42 events
  1. 03/03/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.2M mi reported (2024)

  2. 10/01/2024Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0229523001

  3. 10/01/2024Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF011992

  4. 10/01/2023Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZG9083

  5. 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0006845

  6. 11/04/2019Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP44080A

  7. 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP44080A

  8. 10/01/2018Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882882 01

  9. 09/04/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2018)

  10. 10/01/2017Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PICLA0003976

  11. 09/05/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2017)

  12. 08/06/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP66242A

  13. 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-882742-3

  14. 10/01/2015Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000618

  15. 10/31/2013Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP66242A

  16. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP66242A

  17. 10/01/2009Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP66242A

  18. 10/01/2009Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy RICTN0002674

  19. 09/04/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/02/2009)

  20. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT751347-3607-071

  21. 10/01/2007Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT751347-3607-071

  22. 10/01/2007Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 06 22

  23. 10/01/2006Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT737323-5005-051

  24. 10/01/2005Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CM0040398

  25. 09/06/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2005)

  26. 04/11/2005Insurance name changed — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CM0040398

  27. 03/21/2005Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CM0040398

  28. 03/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2005)

  29. 10/01/2004Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL482136

  30. 10/01/2002Insurance cancelled — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER

    BIPD/Primary · policy H720001136

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2009-12-28
Last review
2017-03-15
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-03
Reported mileage
1,222,992 mi (2024)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 11:09 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.