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Carrier profile · USDOT 3521785 · MC-1179574 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
E&L CARRIERS INC
18 power unitsavg 14 yrRegional · 3 statesOAK LAWN, IL82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1179574 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityEstablished 6 yearsNo insurance on file
Watch · 1
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 20 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)Not on file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 2004–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
E&L CARRIERS INC (USDOT 3521785) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 17 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 14, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is E&L CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
E&L CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 3521785, and its motor carrier number is MC-1179574.
Is E&L CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, E&L CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is E&L CARRIERS INC's safety record?
E&L CARRIERS INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 20 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 E&L CARRIERS INC's fleet?
E&L CARRIERS INC operates 18 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is E&L CARRIERS INC based?
E&L CARRIERS INC is based in OAK LAWN, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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