HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1881311-elite-tank-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ELITE TANK LINES INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average31.8% vs Maryland average 20.8%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (410) 833-1898, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC678490.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC678490 | — | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 9385559 · 34 | — | Jun 3, 2013 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC678490 | — | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 9385559 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 3, 2013 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 22 · Maryland avg 20.8%
0 of 24 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MD | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | MD | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 21, 2025 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | 4 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 11 | 82.8% | 71.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 1 | 10.3% | 0.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.4% | 10.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMTVMCMID | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTSM | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Broken main leaf spring Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207CSBML | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1881311 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC678490 |
| Legal name | ELITE TANK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 218,048 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 23, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 24, 2024 |
Cargo carried
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Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about ELITE TANK LINES INC
What does ELITE TANK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC678490: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about ELITE TANK LINES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ELITE TANK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1881311. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 833-1898, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC678490, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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