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ELITE CARRIERS LLC
Merrill, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 589271 · MC 286746
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-286746 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Integrity Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.8% OOS · 73 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 73 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC286746
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2765906
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
589271
MC Number
MC-286746
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 1995
Authority Granted
August 2, 1999
Annual Mileage
7,438,408 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
N1545 County Rd W, Merrill, WI 54452
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kirk Ecklund
Officer 2
Judy Schraufnagel
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
73
Driver Inspections
46
Vehicle Inspections
33
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.0pp higher)
20.8% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
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
6 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 33 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 33 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 33 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 33 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 9, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI9
NY7
OH7
IN4
CT2
IA2
and 17 more states
Fleet & Equipment (80)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~48
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
47
Tractor
32
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR9RN797704 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533M3363204 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD5XFSGR7854 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSNE5095 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMM3675 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSNE5097 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMM3678 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMM3681 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNE5091 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMM3679 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 80 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNE5092 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR2KN104817 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR4PN113557 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR6KN104819 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR9KN101669 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320PSB09968 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320PSB09971 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321RBB36745 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322PSB09969 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322RBB36754 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324RBB36755 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325RBB36747 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326PSB11580 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326RBB36739 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326RBB36756 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327RBB36751 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329PSB09922 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329RBB36749 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J3266506 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J3266523 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M3362902 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M3363130 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M3363239 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M3362911 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M3363119 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M3363203 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M3362917 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M3363212 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FP427611 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J3266547 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J3266539 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M3363227 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535M3363107 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535M3363236 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FP427621 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J3266543 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537M3363240 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EP794406 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538M3363120 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3266522 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3266536 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M3362915 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M3363210 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M3363224 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XM3363202 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XM3363216 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4JJ213961 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXLD640444 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1MSMM3683 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSNE5096 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSNX9651 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5MSMM3685 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMM3672 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMM3686 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9MSMM3673 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PS458781 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS458774 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS458791 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4PS458797 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PS458793 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR1LN833263 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR2PN113556 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR4LN554020 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR6PN113561 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR7KN564975 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR7RN797703 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR8LN089483 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR8LN833261 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPRXLN833262 | 1 | — |
| Utility | — | UNKNOWN | 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 (73)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | 4427001285 | AFFTON MO | II | 1 | — | AHLSTROM NA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSLGAPR1LN833263 1DW1A5326RBB36756 |
WI 99747X WI 837292 |
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 10, 2025 | 2746003071 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXMSMM3679 1UYVS2533M3363204 |
WI 24827Z WI 833037 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 9, 2025 | SPA3020638 | BEMUS POINT NY | III | — | — | AHLSTROM NA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X4JJ213961 1UYVS2539M3362915 |
WI 69682Z WI 803482 |
| April 8, 2025 | 3297000454 | EATON OH | II | — | — | AHLSTROM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9MSMM3673 1UYVS2535M3363236 |
WI 19018Z WI 798580 |
| April 3, 2025 | SPE3010458 | BEMUS POINT NY | II | — | — | AHLSTROM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSLGAPR9RN797704 1UYVS2530J3266523 |
WI 70357Z WI 732892 |
| April 1, 2025 | CV44395576 | EDDYVILLE, KY | I | 1 | 1 | DOMTAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1MSMM3683 1DW1A5326RBB36739 |
WI 20031Z WI 837272 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 24, 2025 | 1848002169 | MD, MD | II | 2 | 1 | GREENHECK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2MSMM3675 1DW1A5320PSB09968 |
WI 19020Z WI 824411 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | 000P13B18B | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER, IA | III | 1 | — | DATA SHIELD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1PSNE5095 1UYVS253XM3363202 |
WI 49577Z WI 833025 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 17, 2025 | 3256000382 | SENECAVILLE OH | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5MSMM3685 1UYVS2534M3363227 |
WI 20524Z WI 850042 |
| February 13, 2025 | 8588P18K57 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | HONEYWELL EL PASO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSLGAPR9RN797704 1UYVS2539J3266522 |
WI 70357Z WI 732891 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DOMTAR | 6 | April 1, 2025 |
| GREENHECK | 5 | March 24, 2025 |
| AHLSTROM | 4 | April 8, 2025 |
| STERILITE | 4 | February 6, 2025 |
| AHLSTROM NA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS LLC | 3 | April 17, 2025 |
| ANHEUSER BUSCH | 2 | November 1, 2024 |
| GFG | 2 | August 19, 2024 |
| PIXELLE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS | 2 | July 24, 2024 |
| DOMTAR - ROTHSCHILD MILL | 2 | April 19, 2024 |
| DATA SHIELD | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| HONEYWELL EL PASO | 1 | February 13, 2025 |
| KIK LLC | 1 | February 9, 2025 |
28 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 2, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 2, 1999 | TRANSFERRED | Contract Carrier |
| March 23, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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