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Carrier profile · USDOT 3575439 · MC-1205833 ·
Elk Freight Inc
123 power unitsavg 6 yrNational · 21 statesKANSAS CITY, KS93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1205833 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
123Power units
30 observed · MCS-150
57Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
0 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2026 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
19 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
ELK FREIGHT INC (USDOT 3575439) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 13, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 64 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 30 vehicle-level and 64 driver-level — across 21 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 123 power units and 123 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 23, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ELK FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
ELK FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 3575439, and its motor carrier number is MC-1205833.
Is ELK FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. ELK FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ELK FREIGHT INC's safety record?
ELK FREIGHT INC has a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 64 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ELK FREIGHT INC's fleet?
ELK FREIGHT INC operates 123 power units and 123 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ELK FREIGHT INC based?
ELK FREIGHT INC is based in KANSAS CITY, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 21 states.
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