HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2469591-elkah-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average83.3% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (614) 516-6573, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC853800.
- 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) | MC853800 | Primary | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT3511385297 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 7, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 6 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 14 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | ND | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SD | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | IN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Nov 10, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 8 | 81.3% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 9.4% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2469591 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC853800 |
| Legal name | ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 22 |
| Annual mileage | 1,040,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 22, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceU.S. MailBeveragesPaper Products
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 ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC
What does ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC853800: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
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 ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2469591. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (614) 516-6573, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC853800, 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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