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Carrier profile · USDOT 2100338 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ben Elchinger

DBA Elchinger Hay & Straw · Deshler, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2010
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (419) 438-3454
5
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Marked for-hire but no carrier authority on file: Also registered as a private carrier; it may only haul its own goods. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority10/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
11
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2100338
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ben Elchinger
DBA
Elchinger Hay & Straw
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 3, 2010
Last MCS-150
Sep 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Ben Elchinger's USDOT number?

Ben Elchinger's USDOT number is 2100338.

Is Ben Elchinger authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Ben Elchinger's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ben Elchinger's fleet?

5 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 9, 2025.

Where is Ben Elchinger located?

Ben Elchinger is located at 3016 St RT 18, Deshler, OH, 43516. Phone: (419) 438-3454.

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