HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/399189-elmers-crane-and-dozer-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
Doing business as TEAM ELMER'S
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, (231) 943-3443, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC739694.
- 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) | MC739694 | Primary | THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY Policy EBA 059 84 11 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2021 | 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
4 of 13 · Michigan avg 21.2%
3 of 50 · Michigan avg 3.9%
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.
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 45
27 straight trucks · 17 tractors · 1 other units
Western Star 15Chevrolet/GMC 8Kenworth 8Ford 3
375 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: 22
22 semi-trailers
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Marathon 1MDOT 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 15, 2026 | MI | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2026 | MI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,449 vehicle and 85,654 driver inspections of all Michigan-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), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 59.4% | 19.2% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 31.3% | 63.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 9.4% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 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 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Oscoda Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Caldwell Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| May 14, 2026 | East Bay Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mancelona Twp, MI | 1 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | Hamilton Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Warner Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Garfield Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Garfield Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | East Bay Twp, MI | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Torch Lake Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 399189 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC739694 |
| Legal name | ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC |
| DBA name | TEAM ELMER'S |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 375 |
| Drivers | 348 |
| Annual mileage | 7,094,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 3, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @teamelmers.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 89 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 286 | 0 |
| Trailers | 392 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherGravel,Sand
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 ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC
What does ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC's operating authority allow?
MC739694: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER 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 ELMER'S CRANE AND DOZER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 399189. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (231) 943-3443, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC739694, 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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