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MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC

111 HWY-80 SPUR · Cuba, AL 36907

Authorized: Property
(205) 392-5579 Tap to call
  • MC #142680
  • USDOT #271424 USDOT Active
  • 568
    Power Units
  • 523
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC is a Cuba, AL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Alabama. This company has 568 truck(s) in their fleet and 523 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-142680 and their USDOT number is 271424.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/04/2026 · last updated May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 41,562,251 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Alabama — home base

Home base   Based in Cuba, Alabama. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

57 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 20
    Injury
  • 27
    Tow
  • 48
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.81 53 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 19 Vehicle Maintenance 3.46 159 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 3

Inspection Summary

  • 789
    Total
  • 570
    Clean
  • 219
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 121 unique codes

Critical 44

  • 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS23× OOS×20 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on9× OOS×9 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.17A1-LSLDMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.8× OOS×8 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp16× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(b)Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination12× OOS×10 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 16

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers7× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 50

  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt22× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear11× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear10× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC
111 HWY-80 SPUR
CUBA, AL 36907
Mailing Address
MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC
PO BOX 104
CUBA, AL 36907

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