Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (812) 354-6300, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC341167.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC341167 | — | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. Policy 354-031-969 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 754650 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC341167 |
| Legal name | ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 229 |
| Drivers | 58 |
| Annual mileage | 508,884,696 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 12, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 17, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsOtherSAND, GRAVEL
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
1 of 34 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 41 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 1, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 30, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 20, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 29, 2025 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 59.1% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 40.9% | 19.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Leavenworth, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Bruceville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Dodds Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Questions about ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC
Is ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC a broker or a carrier?
ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC341167: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING 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 ELMER BUCHTA TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 754650. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (812) 354-6300, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC341167, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (812) 354-6300
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.
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| WBF LLC | 2211564 | MC767438 | 4 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot 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.