Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC
USDOT 754650 · MC-341167 · Evansville, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC is a corporation based in Evansville, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 229 power units and 58 drivers, which ranks it #61 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 45 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 2.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.4 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, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 754650 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-341167 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 330 Cross Pointe Blv, Evansville, IN 47715 |
| Phone | (812) 354-6300 |
| First registered | Jun 17, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 754650.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 203 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 160 | 0 |
- 0.25 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.8 trailers per tractor.
- 508,884,696 miles reported for 2024 – about 2,222,204 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 58 CDL drivers; 1 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 57 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 Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 86% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 90% lower than average |
| Inspections | 45 | 45 with a driver check, 37 with a vehicle check, 22 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 12, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC?
Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 754650 and operating authority MC-341167.
How many trucks does Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC have?
It reports 229 power units (203 tractors, 26 straight trucks) and 160 trailers, with 58 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 13, 2024).
Where is Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Evansville, Indiana 47715.
What is the out-of-service rate of Elmer Buchta Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 2.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.