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NICHOLAS W MCELDERRY
DBA: Whitehall Trucking
Whitehall, MT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1471964 · MC 555838
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-555838 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 16, 2020; first granted March 30, 2006 (20 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC555838
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPP1228549
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1471964
MC Number
MC-555838
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 9, 2006
Authority First Granted
March 30, 2006
Authority Reinstated
March 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1166 Mt Hwy 55, Whitehall, MT 59759
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nicholas Wade Mcelderry
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT3
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAER5YC061013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 335 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPLHN7X5AM106799 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSUK2751 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9ML538920 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN329879 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | U459001248 | TWIN BRIDGES MT | II | 4 | — | WHITEHALL TRUCK & TOWING SERVICES INC | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL VOLVO TRUCK |
2HSCNAER5YC061013 4V4NC9EH2PN329879 |
MT CVC727 IN 3268137 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | U743501288 | CLEARWATER MT | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPLHN7X5AM106799 |
MT ECL482 |
| June 17, 2025 | X805007062 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | III | 1 | — | PENSKE | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL FREIGHTLINER |
2HSCNAER5YC061013 3AKJHHDR9RSUK2751 |
MT CVC727 IN 3404443 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 8, 2025 | U124500276 | BILLINGS MT | II | 4 | 3 | PENSKE | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL |
2HSCNAER5YC061013 3HAEUMML9ML538920 |
MT CVC727 IN 2972917 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PENSKE | 2 | June 17, 2025 |
| WHITEHALL TRUCK & TOWING SERVICES INC | 1 | October 27, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 24, 2008 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 14, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 19, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 19, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 27, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 30, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 30, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 20, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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