Elk Freight Inc
USDOT 3575439 · MC-1205833 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Elk Freight Inc is a company based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 123 power units and 123 drivers, which ranks it #44 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 60 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 29.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.4 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Elk Freight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3575439 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1205833 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 100 S 10Th St, Kansas City, KS 66102 |
| Phone | (704) 517-4373 |
| First registered | May 16, 2026 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3575439.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 8 | 115 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.1 trailers per tractor.
- 14,633,460 miles reported for 2025 – about 118,971 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 12% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 123 CDL drivers; 123 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 Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Elk Freight Inc | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.6% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 57% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 92% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.4 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 46% lower than average |
| Inspections | 60 | 60 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 50 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Elk Freight Inc?
Elk Freight Inc is registered with USDOT number 3575439 and operating authority MC-1205833.
How many trucks does Elk Freight Inc have?
It reports 123 power units (123 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 8 trailers, with 123 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 23, 2026).
Where is Elk Freight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Elk Freight Inc?
Over 24 months, 29.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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.