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Carrier profile · USDOT 3575439 · MC-1205833 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
ELK FREIGHT INC
123 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 21 statesKANSAS CITY, KS93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1205833 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
123Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
48Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 26, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration00 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.025.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
0 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2026 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 26, 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 as of Jul 26, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier received 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 24 vehicle-level and 55 driver-level — across 21 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 26, 2026.
It reports 123 power units and 123 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 25, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 26, 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?
As of 2026-07-26, 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 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 55 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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