Elkins Truck Lines LLC
USDOT 2356627 · MC-807263 · Waskom, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Elkins Truck Lines LLC is a company based in Waskom, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 121 power units and 136 drivers, which ranks it #314 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 150 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 30.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 14.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, oilfield equipment, commodities dry bulk.
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| Legal name | Elkins Truck Lines LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2356627 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-807263 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 18149 Hwy 80 E, Waskom, TX 75692 |
| Phone | (318) 445-2879 |
| First registered | Nov 12, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2356627.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 121 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 221 | 0 |
- 1.12 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 5,599,057 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,273 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 136 CDL drivers; 136 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Elkins Truck Lines LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.6% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 62% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 232% higher than average |
| Inspections | 150 | 150 with a driver check, 85 with a vehicle check, 158 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 9, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Elkins Truck Lines LLC?
Elkins Truck Lines LLC is registered with USDOT number 2356627 and operating authority MC-807263.
How many trucks does Elkins Truck Lines LLC have?
It reports 121 power units (121 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 221 trailers, with 136 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Elkins Truck Lines LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Waskom, Texas 75692.
What is the out-of-service rate of Elkins Truck Lines LLC?
Over 24 months, 30.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.