Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc
USDOT 399189 · MC-739694 · Traverse City, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc (dba Team Elmer's) is a corporation based in Traverse City, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 375 power units and 348 drivers, which ranks it #30 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 10 tow-away), or 2.7 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Team Elmer's |
| USDOT number | 399189 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-739694 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3600 Rennie School Road, Traverse City, MI 49685 |
| Phone | (231) 943-3443 |
| First registered | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 399189.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 286 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 392 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,094,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 18,917 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 348 CDL drivers; 40 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 137 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 49% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.1% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 204% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 36% lower than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 49 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 32 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc?
Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc is registered with USDOT number 399189 and operating authority MC-739694.
How many trucks does Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc have?
It reports 375 power units (89 tractors, 286 straight trucks) and 392 trailers, with 348 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 4, 2025).
Where is Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Traverse City, Michigan 49685.
What is the out-of-service rate of Elmer's Crane and Dozer Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.