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ELIGIUSZ KOWALSKI
DBA: Finger Lakes Express
Elkton, MD
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3609007 · MC 1240483
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1240483 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 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: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1240483
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT42702A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3609007
MC Number
MC-1240483
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 2, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 2021
Authority Granted
May 26, 2021
Annual Mileage
48,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Elkton, MD
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
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
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
DE1
GA1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGDDV8FLGE0277 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2CT452087 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Sfs Truck Sales | Incomplete Chassis · 44 ft | 1S95C4425PG724565 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | 1442001864 | GORDON GA | I | 10 | 1 | FINGER LAKE EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUBGDDV8FLGE0277 3H3V532C2CT452087 |
MD 0328F5 ME 5326909 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | 1125002737 | NEWARK DE | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUBGDDV8FLGE0277 3H3V532C2CT452087 |
MD 0328F5 ME 5326909 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | 1865000158 | WADSWORTH OH | II | 4 | — | FAIRLESS RNG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SFS TRUCK SALES |
1FUBGDDV8FLGE0277 1S95C4425PG724565 |
MD 0328F5 OH TTQ9285 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 28, 2023 | 3247005103 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY, MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUBGDDV8FLGE0277 1GRAP0620CD443096 |
MD 0328F5 ME 257283B |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FINGER LAKE EXPRESS | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| FAIRLESS RNG | 1 | January 31, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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