Elegant Express LLC
Columbus, OH
Elegant Express LLC is an active motor carrier based in Columbus, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3262816 and MC 1028812. It reports 60 power units and 60 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 53 roadside inspections, a 39.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 3262816
- MC
- 1028812
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Columbus, OH
- Power units
- 60
- Drivers
- 60
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 53
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 39.3% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 8, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
60
Power Units
60
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (7 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2027 (set by USDOT 3262816's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed June 22, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in March 2019, about 7 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 5,581,333 fleet miles in 2026, about 93,000 miles per power unit.
- 11,702 other USDOT registrations list Columbus, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Elegant Express LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (46 of its VINs decoded):
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 8 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 50 | 10 | 0 | 60 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Elegant Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 60
MCS-150 Mileage: 5,581,333 miles (2026)
Driver Information
60
Total Drivers
60
CDL Drivers
60
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC
22 trucks and 25 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Oct 2, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Volvo Truck, Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc). Equipment breakdown: 25 SEMI-TRAILER, 22 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 25 | 53% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 22 | 47% |
Trailers (25 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 25 |
| Great Dane | 5 |
| Utility Trailer | 5 |
| Wabash | 4 |
| Vanguard National | 4 |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 |
| Vanguard | 1 |
| Fruehauf | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 8 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 8 |
| 2 axles | 19 |
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11 | 23% |
| Volvo Truck | 10 | 21% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 5 | 11% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 5 | 11% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 5 | 11% |
| Wabash Vans | 4 | 9% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 3 | 6% |
| Vanguard National | 1 | 2% |
| International | 1 | 2% |
| Fruehauf Inc. | 1 | 2% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (47)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4V4NC9EJ4RN658671 | AH54857 | PA | 2024 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 6 | Oct 2026 |
| 5V8VC5324VM701452 | 731864T | TN | 2027 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 2 | Oct 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH9GN941996 | TEMP | NY | 2016 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2026 |
| 5V8VC5329TM604874 | 1034869ST | IL | 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR4MLMJ4657 | AH79081 | PA | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3H3V532K2TJ096274 | C513724 | ME | 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR3PSUE4737 | AH93100 | PA | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 5V8VC5329VM702418 | 5694456 | ME | 2027 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR0PSUF7459 | 52135PF | NY | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 5V8VC5320VM701609 | 732021T | TN | Vanguard National | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1JJV532D2RL443259 | 5314491 | ME | 2024 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 6 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJGLDRXHSHM6055 | AH93825 | PA | 2017 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 1JJV532D9EL826710 | 372253Z | ME | 2014 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 3AKJGLDV1LDLG7495 | AH65265 | PA | 2020 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Aug 2026 |
| 1GRAP0626FT595376 | 5559360 | ME | 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 4 | Aug 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH4LN251034 | AH67167 | PA | 2020 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 3H3V532K3SS006560 | 609227T | TN | 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 3HSDZAPRXLN849606 | 43410PF | NY | 2020 International | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 7SMF5EJ27SB001267 | 618153T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR7KSHU6046 | AH42915 | PA | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 5V8VC5328VM701437 | 731849T | TN | 2027 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 1JJV532D0RL443258 | 5314490 | ME | 2024 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 6 | Jul 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH4MN275075 | AH88139 | PA | 2021 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDVXNSNC1386 | 815908 | PA | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1JJV532D3GL909195 | PT830U2 | PA | 2016 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1UYVS2536HU854401 | PT723V8 | PA | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EJ6RN662107 | AH58858 | PA | 2024 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH6RN654022 | AH52344 | PA | 2024 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| 1GR1P0629NT419906 | 58883OT | TN | 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH0LN256103 | AH53889 | PA | 2020 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 3 | May 2026 |
| 1UYVS2536FG278935 | PT448V0 | PA | 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | May 2026 |
| 5V8VC5321ST509570 | 593229T | TN | 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR5PSLK3163 | 51759PF | NY | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1UYVS2538M7069208 | 3041720 | ME | 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDV1MSMS1891 | AH83527 | PA | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDV5NSNC1456 | 807457 | PA | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1GRAP0620KD102067 | PT445V8 | PA | 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1DW1A5322LBA31851 | 68K5RD | MO | 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH5NN300258 | AH71504 | PA | 2022 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EHXLN228535 | AG88337 | PA | 2020 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 1UYVS2530N7671912 | 2953738 | ME | 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1UYVS2537JM851173 | 5493933 | ME | 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDRXTSWP1518 | SEE MV-586 | PA | 2026 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3H3V532K0PS459039 | 5137366 | ME | 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Jan 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EH8MN281252 | AH59546 | PA | 2021 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jan 2025 |
| 1GR4M0626PH502222 | 518422T | TN | 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 1GRAA0626JT122779 | 5052576 | ME | 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2024 |
Plates registered in 6 states: PA (22) · ME (11) · TN (8) · NY (4) · IL (1) · MO (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 47)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
53
Inspections
24 months
105
Violations
Total found
23
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+5.0%)
✗ Worse than national average (+16.4%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 10/01/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/22/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2026 | CA | Full | 6 | 4 |
| 09/10/2026 | TN | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 09/08/2026 | CA | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 08/19/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 4 | 1 |
| 08/17/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | VA | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 07/13/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 6 | 1 |
| 07/11/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 53 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2096 | $750,000 | 02/26/2026 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8475592559 | 04/14/2024 | 11/26/2024 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04409690 | 06/03/2022 | 10/20/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1907226 | 08/13/2020 | 09/02/2020 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1907226 | 03/04/2020 | 08/13/2020 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04409690 | 04/26/2022 | 06/20/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA044096900 | 06/03/2022 | 06/03/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04409690 | 04/26/2022 | 06/03/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1907226 | 09/02/2020 | 04/25/2022 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA968704839 | 04/14/2023 | 04/14/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | 10/20/2022 | 04/14/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CPP6063794 | 04/10/2019 | 03/13/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CPP6063794 | 04/10/2019 | 03/04/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACX-B1820WLS22C559-0246 | 02/26/2025 | 02/26/2026 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA989856737 | 11/25/2024 | 02/26/2025 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | CA | RIVERSIDE, CA | 6 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/22/2025 | NC | SMITHFIELD, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
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Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC operate?
ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (8 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Elegant Express LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2027 (set by USDOT 3262816's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed June 22, 2026.
What is Elegant Express LLC's safety record?
It reports 60 power units and 60 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 53 roadside inspections, a 39.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 53 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 53 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, CA, TN. Out of these, 16 inspections (about 30%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-10-01 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-22 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-09-18 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 4 |
| 2026-09-10 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-09-08 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-08-19 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-08-17 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-08-13 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-13 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-11 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-02 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-24 | DE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-18 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-14 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
Showing 25 of 53 inspections.
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
68 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ELEGANT EXPRESS LLC, of which 13 (19%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (5)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 47 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 driver and 7 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.86 | 12 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.81 | 9 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.75 | 3 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.29 | 15 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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