Carrier profile · USDOT 3575439 · MC1205833 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Elk Freight Inc

Kansas City, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2026
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
123
Power units
123
Drivers
57
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
17M
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud. Vehicle OOS above average: 28.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
28.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 25 inspections
Driver out-of-service
5.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 57 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal2 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.09 per 1M mi
Total inspections
57
Driver inspections
57
Vehicle inspections
25
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1205833
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 23, 2026Liability (BIPD) · National Specialty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
123
Power units
123
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
123
Drivers
123
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
16,637,400 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3575439
MC / docket
MC-1205833
Legal name
Elk Freight Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 16, 2026
Last MCS-150
Sep 24, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
123 (123)
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 Elk Freight Inc's USDOT number?

Elk Freight Inc's USDOT number is 3575439 and its docket number is MC1205833.

Is Elk Freight Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Elk Freight Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 57 roadside inspections, a 28.0% vehicle and 5.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Elk Freight Inc's fleet?

123 power units and 123 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 24, 2026.

What insurance does Elk Freight Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Elk Freight Inc located?

Elk Freight Inc is located at 100 S 10TH St, Kansas City, KS, 66102-5516. Phone: (704) 517-4373.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.