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ELLIOTT FREIGHT INC
Thorn Hill, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 428525 · MC 260645
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 33 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-260645 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
30.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional (rated 2016)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC260645
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-K89122
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
428525
MC Number
MC-260645
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional · rated July 16, 2016
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 10 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 1990
Authority Granted
May 18, 1993
Annual Mileage
341,167 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
375 Thorn Hill Church Rd, Thorn Hill, TN 37881
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James C Elliott, Jr.
Officer 2
Timothy C Elliott
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
30.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 69th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD1XPSNU2522 | 5 | 3 OOS |
| January 9, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD16PSNU2520 | 0 | Clean |
| June 20, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD18PSNU2521 | 1 | Passed |
| May 12, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD1XPSNU2522 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6KSKD0995 | 0 | Clean |
| January 6, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD18PSNU2521 | 0 | Clean |
| December 12, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD1XPSNU2522 | 0 | Clean |
| December 9, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X9JD460485 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X9JD460485 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| September 19, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X9JD460485 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 27, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLD1XPSNU2522 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| August 19, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X9JD460485 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 8 | Out of service |
| October 8, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Drum has any external crack or has any crack that opens upon brake application | 4 | Out of service |
| April 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| August 27, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| June 20, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| April 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| September 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| August 27, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| August 27, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN12
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
4
Grain / Hopper
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9JD460485 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLD1XPSNU2522 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLD18PSNU2521 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4023AP100570 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 90 ft | 1GRDM9026PM054701 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9621FH724962 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | — | 1GRDM9622JH101617 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | — | 1PLE045276P054746 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE045276PG54746 | 1 | 1 |
| Peerless D | — | 1PLE04527YPG54746 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE045292PM52725 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE045497PB55630 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820891086261 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6KSKD0995 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLD16PSNU2520 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 26, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 1994 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| May 18, 1993 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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