ELK FREIGHT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3575439
MC Number
1205833
Fleet Size
123
Total Drivers
123
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ELK FREIGHT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, Kansas, operating 123 power units with 123 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 55 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kansas is 10.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.2% across 18,669 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
55
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
National Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Jun 10, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ELK FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ELK FREIGHT INC (USDOT #3575439) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ELK FREIGHT INC's safety record?
ELK FREIGHT INC has 55 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does ELK FREIGHT INC operate?
ELK FREIGHT INC operates 123 power units with 123 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does ELK FREIGHT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ELK FREIGHT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ELK FREIGHT INC located?
ELK FREIGHT INC is based in KANSAS CITY, Kansas at 100 S 10TH ST, 66102-5516. Phone: (704) 517-4373.
What are ELK FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rates?
ELK FREIGHT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.