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ELDER TRUCKING INC
Rifle, CO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 996239 · MC 649860
Conditional
Active 17 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-649860 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Indemnity Company
Safety
Conditional
57.1% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC649860
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 034 61 33
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
996239
MC Number
MC-649860
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 2, 2002
Authority Granted
October 7, 2008
Annual Mileage
187,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1156 County Road 352, Rifle, CO 81650
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ed Elder
Officer 2
Denise Elder
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO8
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Truck
3
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTPPEXXCD143539 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLU9X7YS848469 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTL40X59D786014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X4LJ414078 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 382 | Truck · Class 8 | 1XP9L29X6GP204960 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X2CD139481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD40X2DD201608 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWP4EX7ED220592 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131611C1127770 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5JLSP4527T5U02814 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 41 ft | 5JNSS4129NH000600 | 1 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | 1616271030 | LOMA CO | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC |
1XKZD49X4LJ414078 2M5131611C1127770 |
CO BJMY12 ID TP5561 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | 0994610778 | CORTEZ CO | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPTPPEXXCD143539 |
CO 398ESX |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | PTRR002660 | BAGGS POE, WY | I | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPWP4EX7ED220592 |
CO 850H0K |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| August 7, 2025 | 0409280118 | RIFLE CO | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XP9L29X6GP204960 |
CO 675CRL |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | M000710109 | DE BEQUE CO | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT JET COMPANY INC. |
1XPWD40X2DD201608 5JNSS4129NH000600 |
CO 566ERS ID TR8963 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 18, 2025 | 1348052374 | DUMONT CO | I | 5 | 1 | PREFERRED SANDS OF GENOA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPWD40X2CD139481 5JLSP4527T5U02814 |
CO 399ESX CO 399ESX |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 22, 2024 | M000710021 | DE BEQUE CO | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPTL40X59D786014 |
CO AOG896 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 25, 2024 | 1287130032 | SNOWMASS CO | I | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLU9X7YS848469 |
CO 984WZD |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 18, 2024 | 1231700018 | PARACHUTE CO | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPTPPEXXCD143539 |
CO 398ESX |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PREFERRED SANDS OF GENOA | 1 | April 18, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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