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ELK FREIGHT INC
Kansas City, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3575439 · MC 1205833
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1205833 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
17.5% OOS · 60 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 60 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1205833
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA03327742
National Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAR3100005002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3575439
MC Number
MC-1205833
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 2026
Authority Granted
April 15, 2021
Annual Mileage
16,637,400 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
100 S 10th St, Kansas City, KS 66102-5516
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ralph Johnson
Officer 2
Melissa Johnson
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
60
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.3pp higher)
17.5% of 57 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
15 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 57 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 57 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 57 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 57 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 23, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 30, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA8
OH7
PA5
AZ4
NM4
TN4
and 15 more states
Fleet & Equipment (78)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 123 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~50
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
47
Tractor
28
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKF3966 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMF4320 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6KSKC0872 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1MSMF3108 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMF4403 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLJ7327 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN904027 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621LT164164 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV1JSJY4000 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSKB4302 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 78 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMM7760 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3MSMF2591 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLH1373 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMF3090 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV3JSJR8300 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV6LSLH0067 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326SSB83789 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327SSB91044 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624MK233325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NB329693 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628MK233361 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XTK810146 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623JK285329 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620GT606292 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621GK258752 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621JD125338 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1SL476758 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL078053 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL557609 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4SL477127 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7SL477140 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9SL476927 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS253153489106 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534V3714333 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L7796216 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA43SS212818 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLR9392 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1MSMF3769 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSNA7852 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLJ8046 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLR9128 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6MSMF2617 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSJK3963 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMF3740 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV1LSLF9466 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV5LSLF9471 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3AKJMMDR6LSLR9128 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0GT019082 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0KR640005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR241208 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR440808 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0MT089077 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2FT154661 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3FT154006 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3LR446456 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5KR955804 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5LT444386 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR294575 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JT191147 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KT585314 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8LR838042 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LR167027 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS602245 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0SS074850 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3SS073031 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5SS009167 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6SS073587 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PS029484 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Operbus S.a De C.v. Operbus Model | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3PEA75325P1000022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0KN903842 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9THXKN234000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325MT107988 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326TM608834 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328MT107970 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329ST510076 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ20SB001661 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ2XTB000082 | 1 | — |
| Homd | Semi-trailer | NOVIN0200915997 | 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 (60)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | T509626613 | FANNETT TWP PA | II | 1 | — | LASERSHIPLOGAN TOWNSHIP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1LSLR9392 1UYVS2530R3019367 |
OH PXD5238 MS 155605A |
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | T303001438 | WAVERLY NE | I | 6 | 3 | US POSTAL SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9LSLJ7327 3H3V532C5JR135138 |
NY 49483PF TN U738938 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 1796001272 | ASHLAND OH | III | — | — | US MAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1MSMF3108 1JJV532D7HL023284 |
OH PXE1618 ME 314640Z |
| August 19, 2026 | NFFX001918 | CA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXMSMF3740 1UYVS2534V3714333 |
PA 812268 MS 174099A |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | 3247002141 | WADSWORTH OH | III | — | — | TRAFFIX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5NSNA7852 3H3V532K5SS009167 |
OH TEMP TN 478841T |
| July 17, 2026 | 5014300005 | 021 - EAST MOLINE - I-80 W/B, IL | III | — | — | ACWGU | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9LSLJ7327 3H3V532C7JT191147 |
NY 49483PF TN U805985 |
| July 8, 2026 | XL00111478 | MILFORD TWP PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR1LSLR9392 |
OH PXD5238 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1056300779 | WINSLOW AZ | II | 2 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9LSLJ7327 3H3V532K3SS073031 |
NY 49483PF IN PD72448 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | V262455155 | 334M US287 NB, TX | II | 1 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXKN904027 3H3V532C8LR838042 |
PA AH36036 IN PB44883 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 9334000134 | LIBERAL KS | III | 3 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6LSLH1373 3H3V532C0LR440808 |
NY 48967PF ID TL3207 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 18 | July 6, 2026 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | 4 | September 18, 2026 |
| US MAIL | 4 | September 2, 2026 |
| USPS | 3 | March 23, 2026 |
| AMAZON FULFILLMENT SERVICES | 2 | April 8, 2026 |
| LASERSHIPLOGAN TOWNSHIP | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| TRAFFIX | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| ACWGU | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| PB PRESORT SERVICES | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
| BALL METAL BEVERAGE | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| GAP | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
| MACY'S | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 15, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| July 24, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 23, 2026 |
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