Elite Carriers LLC
USDOT 589271 · MC-286746 · Merrill, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Elite Carriers LLC is a corporation based in Merrill, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #163 by fleet size among 267 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Wisconsin. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 26 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Elite Carriers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 589271 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-286746 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | N1545 County Rd W, Merrill, WI 54452 |
| Phone | (715) 536-5454 |
| First registered | Feb 3, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 21, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 589271.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 62 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 300 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,438,408 miles reported for 2023 – about 106,263 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 67 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Wisconsin carriers with 50+ units (267).
| Measure | Elite Carriers LLC | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.2% | 20.5% | 17.1% | 53% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.1% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 70% lower than average |
| Inspections | 26 | 26 with a driver check, 16 with a vehicle check, 9 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 18, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Elite Carriers LLC?
Elite Carriers LLC is registered with USDOT number 589271 and operating authority MC-286746.
How many trucks does Elite Carriers LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 300 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 21, 2024).
Where is Elite Carriers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Merrill, Wisconsin 54452.
What is the out-of-service rate of Elite Carriers LLC?
Over 24 months, 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.