HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3593284-elk-freight-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ELK FREIGHT 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, (781) 600-4111, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1217875.
- 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) | MC1217875 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA981475120 · 91X | $750,000 | May 20, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 2 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
1 of 5 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | ME | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2026 | MA | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | ME | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2025 | CT | 3 | 3 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Massachusetts average covers 21,904 vehicle and 35,900 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 52.9% | 62.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 23.5% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 17.6% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.9% | 8.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 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 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BDPASS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3593284 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1217875 |
| Legal name | ELK FREIGHT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 160,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 19, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherGeneral Goods
Questions about ELK FREIGHT LLC
What does ELK FREIGHT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1217875: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about ELK FREIGHT 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 ELK FREIGHT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3593284. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (781) 600-4111, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1217875, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (781) 600-4111
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L & E TRANSPORTATION LLC Carrier |
Peabody, MA | 4194127 | MC1616826 | 1 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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