HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2356627-elkins-truck-lines-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (318) 445-2879, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC807263.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC807263 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WPP 8200119-00 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Mar 24, 2023 | 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
28 of 89 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 156 · Texas avg 7.7%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- LA 121 77.6%
- TX 35 22.4%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 105
104 tractors · 1 other units
Freightliner 55International 16Volvo 14Peterbilt 11Kenworth 9Mack 8
121 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 113
103 semi-trailers · 10 intermodal chassis
Pratt 28CIMC 2Fontaine 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Sierra Frac Sand 2Cyber Square 2Sunny Point 1TGNR 1Capital 1Sand Plant 1Sierra Frac 1GEN6 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | LA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | LA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | LA | 2 | 1 | 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 Texas average covers 347,704 vehicle and 460,473 driver inspections of all Texas-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
158 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 36 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 203 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 126 | 32 | 79.7% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | 17.7% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 16 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 14 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 9 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 8 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 6 | 6 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 6 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 5 | 5 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Stonewall, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2356627 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC807263 |
| Legal name | ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 121 |
| Drivers | 136 |
| Annual mileage | 5,599,057 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 9, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 12, 2012 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @elkinstl.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 121 |
| Trailers | 0 | 221 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkOtherSand
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 ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC
What does ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC807263: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC 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.
What should I verify before booking ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2356627. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 445-2879, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC807263, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (318) 445-2879
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHB TRUCKING LLC Carrier & broker |
Alexandria, LA | 1175597 | MC472627 | 3 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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