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ELK TRANSPORT LLC
Hamburg, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1709922 · MC 627336
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-627336 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Not Rated
7.7% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC627336
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9775942
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1709922
MC Number
MC-627336
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 2007
Authority Granted
January 2, 2008
Annual Mileage
709,299 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
515 South 3rd St, Hamburg, PA 19526
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Larry Verdelli
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
7.7% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
18th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA11
TN4
MD2
NJ2
GA1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
7
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8LD636705 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A4L3196174 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0X7JD469468 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5FJ447639 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007EDFR1913 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206J1526614 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A242R008739 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2MD736901 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4MD708968 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYAF4826PED33344 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148207B1551927 | 1 | — |
| Transcraft | Semi-trailer | 1TTE532ASL3196176 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A4G3956775 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Kenworth K100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X8PJ262373 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB008GDGX6343 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYAF4824PED33343 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | E915624089 | JACKSON TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPXD49X2MD736901 7KYAF4824PED33343 |
PA AH10400 PA PT945M1 |
| August 20, 2026 | DGE1623272 | WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKYDP9X5FJ447639 1TTF532A4G3956775 |
PA AG33779 PA PT729E5 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | L412617510 | SHOEMAKERSVILLE BORO PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X8LD636705 |
PA AH03791 |
| January 13, 2026 | L412601395 | SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XK1D49X8PJ262373 1RNF48A242R008739 |
PA AH33801 PA PT593M1 |
| December 22, 2025 | L412535641 | ON I-78 W AT SR 61, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X5FJ447639 |
PA AG33779 |
| December 15, 2025 | E937534980 | PA, PA | II | 3 | 1 | ALLIANCE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPXD49X4MD708968 7KYAF4826PED33344 |
PA AH12088 PA PT944M7 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | E903530280 | SR183 JUST SOUTH OF ROBESONIA, PA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP0X7JD469468 |
PA AH60418 |
| October 20, 2025 | L412529325 | ON POTTSVILLE PIKE AT ITS INTE, PA | III | 1 | — | ELK TRANSPORT | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP0X7JD469468 |
PA AH60418 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | M117528908 | PA, PA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYDP9X5FJ447639 13N148207B1551927 |
PA AG33779 PA PT562W7 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| June 16, 2025 | 0124000453 | KENNESAW GA | III | 1 | — | LANTZ STRUCTURES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TRANSCRAFT |
3ALXFB007EDFR1913 1TTE532ASL3196176 |
PA AH61515 PA PT627J0 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LANTZ STRUCTURES | 3 | June 16, 2025 |
| ALLIANCE STEEL | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| ELKK TRANSPORT LLC | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
| DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS | 1 | April 29, 2024 |
| CERTAINTEED LLC | 1 | February 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 2, 2008 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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