Elkah Transportation INC
Columbus, OH
Elkah Transportation INC is an active motor carrier based in Columbus, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2469591 and MC 853800. It reports 20 power units and 22 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 15 roadside inspections, an 85.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 2469591
- MC
- 853800
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Columbus, OH
- Power units
- 20
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 85.7% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
20
Power Units
22
Drivers
FMCSA since 2014 (12 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2027 (set by USDOT 2469591's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed January 15, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in January 2014, about 12 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 1,040,000 fleet miles in 2023, about 52,000 miles per power unit.
- 11,702 other USDOT registrations list Columbus, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Elkah Transportation INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (14 of its VINs decoded):
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 7 truck tractors and 7 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 18 | 0 | 20 |
| Trailers | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Elkah Transportation INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 22
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,040,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
22
Total Drivers
22
CDL Drivers
22
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC
7 trucks and 7 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 2, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Stoughton Trailers, Wabash Vans. Equipment breakdown: 7 TRUCK TRACTOR, 7 SEMI-TRAILER. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 50% |
Trailers (7 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 | 7 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Stoughton | 2 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| 2 axles | 7 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | 36% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 2 | 14% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 14% |
| Volvo Truck | 2 | 14% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 7% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 7% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (14)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FUJA6CK57LY29259 | PWJ8065 | OH | 2007 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 1DW1A5322CS314621 | TSC7024 | OH | 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJGLDR4HSHW0615 | PWZ1204 | OH | 2017 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 1JJV532DXKL144558 | TTQ9209 | OH | 2019 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 3AKJGLD51ESBC1337 | PWM6284 | OH | 2014 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1GRAA0624EB704021 | 2296STZ | MN | 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1FUJA6CK74LN23501 | PWM2479 | OH | 2004 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1JJV532D1CL720605 | TSD1619 | OH | 2012 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EJ4CN553104 | PWY3943 | OH | 2012 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 4 | Nov 2025 |
| 5V8VC5328EM400005 | TTC5548 | OH | 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 4 | Nov 2025 |
| 1FUJGHDV1GLGX9060 | PWR3915 | OH | 2016 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 1DW1A5325BS275621 | TTH4812 | OH | 2011 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EG0DN135127 | PWQ6140 | OH | 2013 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 3H3V532C3FT133088 | TTQ9149 | OH | 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: OH (13) · MN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 14)
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.
Dispatch Services in OH
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
15
Inspections
24 months
36
Violations
Total found
9
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+62.9%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | ND | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/11/2026 | SD | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/02/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/05/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/02/2026 | TX | Full | 8 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | IN | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 11/18/2025 | KY | Full | 6 | 2 |
| 11/10/2025 | IN | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 11/08/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2025 | IN | Full | 8 | 3 |
| 12/30/2024 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/03/2024 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/15/2024 | TN | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
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
$1 Million
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 91X | CT3511385297 | $1 Million | 05/07/2024 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005320156-5 | 11/10/2015 | 12/15/2015 | CANCEL | |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0944114 | 04/10/2014 | 11/19/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH 000 5320156-5 | 05/07/2015 | 11/10/2015 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP30853A | 05/07/2017 | 06/11/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3511385297 | 05/07/2023 | 05/07/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4106-340251-02 | 05/07/2022 | 05/07/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4106-340251-01 | 05/07/2021 | 05/07/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4106-340251-00 | 05/07/2020 | 05/07/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0037747 | 05/07/2019 | 05/07/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP30853A | 06/11/2018 | 05/07/2019 | CANCEL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0062039 | 05/07/2016 | 05/07/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005320156-5 | 12/15/2015 | 05/07/2016 | CANCEL | |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0944114 | 04/10/2014 | 04/10/2015 | CANCEL | |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0944114 | 04/10/2014 | 04/10/2014 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 in adverse weather.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2025 | MI | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Dry · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (7 truck tractors and 7 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC's authority currently active?
ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Elkah Transportation INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2027 (set by USDOT 2469591's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed January 15, 2025.
What is Elkah Transportation INC's safety record?
It reports 20 power units and 22 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 15 roadside inspections, an 85.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 15 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC has been inspected 15 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IN, OH, SD. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 40%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-11 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-05 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-02 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-05 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-02 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-17 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-18 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-11-10 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-11-08 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-24 | IN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 3 |
| 2024-12-30 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-03 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-15 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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
33 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ELKAH TRANSPORTATION INC, of which 8 (24%) 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 | 28 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 16 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 6 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 | 0.95 | 2 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 3 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 7 | 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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