Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Element Carriers IncUSDOT 3688274LAREDO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
2Reported power
3 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.0Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.100% of vehicle inspections out of service · MCS-150 update due
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
2Reported power
3 seen in inspections
3Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.0Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
5 yr
Model years 2013–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
5 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2021. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 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
ELEMENT CARRIERS INC (USDOT 3688274) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 4, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 3 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 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 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 4, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is ELEMENT CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
ELEMENT CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 3688274, and its motor carrier number is MC-1285685.
Is ELEMENT CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. ELEMENT CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is ELEMENT CARRIERS INC's safety record?
ELEMENT CARRIERS INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is ELEMENT CARRIERS INC's fleet?
ELEMENT CARRIERS INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ELEMENT CARRIERS INC based?
ELEMENT CARRIERS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 jurisdictions.