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ELHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
Sterling, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3973567 · MC 1485597
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1485597 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1485597
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT25764A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3973567
MC Number
MC-1485597
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 20, 2022
Authority Reinstated
July 19, 2024
Annual Mileage
151,560 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Sterling, VA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
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)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 2 | Passed |
| April 20, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| November 17, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 1 | Passed |
| June 14, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 0 | Clean |
| May 13, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 5 | Passed |
| August 1, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 2 | Out of service |
| July 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 7 | Cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 6 | Cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Failure to obey traffic control device | 5 | Cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 4 | Cited |
| July 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | Cited |
| November 17, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | 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 | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA3
TX2
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3FN918084 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325ML024672 | 6 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 4, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 29, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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