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ELITE FREIGHT SERVICES LLC
Pataskala, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 3, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2495589 · MC 864553
No Safety Rating
Active 0 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-864553 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 3, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 0 months
- Previously ordered out of service on March 23, 2015 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC864553
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA878528926
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT27550A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2495589
MC Number
MC-864553
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 2014
Authority Reinstated
September 3, 2026
Annual Mileage
11,139 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
572 East Broad Street Ste 105, Pataskala, OH 43062
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Samantha Smith
Officer 2
Matthew J. Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
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)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR3
MO2
IL1
IN1
OH1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DU581310 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1KN904873 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2KN904879 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535BU080424 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54ESBT5351 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | 7570001296 | SEARCY AR | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD54ESBT5351 1UYVS2535BU080424 |
OH PXB6440 OH TRF2005 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 0645000111 | STRAFFORD MO | II | 2 | — | SPACESAVER CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2KN904879 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWH4124 OH TRF2018 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 7920001528 | HOPE AR | III | — | — | WALMART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2KN904879 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWH4124 OH TRF2018 |
| January 22, 2026 | W105004458 | CHARLESTON MO | II | 4 | 1 | ADVANCED AG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2KN904879 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWH4124 OH TRF2018 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | XL00058116 | 1371 SALEM BLVD, PA | III | 1 | — | NARDONE BROS. PIZZA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ1KN904873 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWS9503 OH TRF2018 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 22, 2025 | 7920000739 | HOPE AR | III | — | — | SMITHFIELD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ1KN904873 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWS9503 OH TRF2018 |
| December 15, 2024 | 9512007091 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | 1 | — | THE BAMA COMPSANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ1KN904873 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWS9503 OH TRF2018 |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | 3256003342 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 3 | 1 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ1KN904873 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWS9503 OH TRF2018 |
| 391.11B4-DEN | OOSDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 20, 2024 | 4181990103 | I-255 N/B, IL | III | — | — | DEVAULT FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ1KN904873 1UYVS2534DU581310 |
OH PWS9503 OH TRF2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPACESAVER CORP | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| WALMART | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| ADVANCED AG | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| NARDONE BROS. PIZZA | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
| SMITHFIELD FOODS | 1 | January 22, 2025 |
| THE BAMA COMPSANY | 1 | December 15, 2024 |
| UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| DEVAULT FOODS | 1 | July 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 15, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 3, 2014 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Great West Casualty Co |
| July 17, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 16, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Owner Operator Services Inc
1 NW OOIDA DR, Grain Valley, MO, 64029
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