Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc
USDOT 271424 · MC-142680 · Cuba, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc is a corporation based in Cuba, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 568 power units and 523 drivers, which ranks it #11 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 819 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 45 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (22 injuries, 1 fatality, 45 tow-away), or 7.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 271424 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-142680 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 111 Hwy-80 Spur, Cuba, AL 36907 |
| Phone | (205) 392-5579 |
| First registered | Apr 15, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 271424.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 548 | 20 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,164 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 41,562,251 miles reported for 2025 – about 73,173 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 523 CDL drivers; 523 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% | 17.8% | 23.1% | 56% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 56% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.9 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 88% higher than average |
| Inspections | 819 | 819 with a driver check, 374 with a vehicle check, 366 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 30, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc?
Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 271424 and operating authority MC-142680.
How many trucks does Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc have?
It reports 568 power units (568 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,164 trailers, with 523 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 4, 2026).
Where is Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cuba, Alabama 36907.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.