Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2533052 · MC-880468 ·
Elkin Tri-steel LLC
12 power unitsavg 9.1 yrLocal · 2 statesSANSOM PARK, TX80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-880468 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.1 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
17 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC (USDOT 2533052) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 23, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 55.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 25, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC's USDOT number?
ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC's USDOT number is 2533052, and its motor carrier number is MC-880468.
Is ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC's safety record?
ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC has a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC's fleet?
ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC operates 12 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC based?
ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC is based in SANSOM PARK, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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