DBA: WALTER R ELSER

WALT ELSER TRK

DOT 487006 MC 290069 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
10 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 20.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1468 UPPER DUMMERSTON RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301

Phone Number

(413) 822-4936

Mailing Address

1035 SOUTH ST, DALTON, MA, 01226

Cell Phone

(413) 822-4936

Email Address

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Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 years

Contract Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-04-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-04-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-03-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-12-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-12-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2020-03-08 BIPD/Primary CA 01894048 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… - - ACTIVE
2011-01-12 Cargo PRA9472630 N/A ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… - - ACTIVE
2016-03-08 BIPD/Primary OPO0052120 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2020-03-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-04-14 BIPD/Primary OPO0050271 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-03-08 BIPD/Primary OPO0050271 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-04-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-03-08 BIPD/Primary OPO0044573 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-08 BIPD/Primary OPO0040154 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-08 CARGO PRA9472630 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2011-01-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-03-08 BIPD/Primary CL632585 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2010-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-08 CARGO CL632191 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-03-08 BIPD/Primary CL631678 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-08 CARGO CL631163 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-03-08 BIPD/Primary 457536 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-03-08 CARGO C322324 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-09-23 CARGO TN325417 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-03-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-05-20 CARGO TN325417 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-09-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-03-08 CARGO TN325417 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-05-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-03-08 BIPD/Primary OPI0005122 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-03-08 CARGO CA018031 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-03-08 CARGO CA015792 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-03-08 CARGO CA012930 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 1999-03-08 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

10 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 10 Last inspection: Oct 8, 2025 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (10 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Oct 8, 2025

4600000814

Level 3 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Apr 4, 2025

DE00000778

1 viol.
Level 3 MA WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Dec 2, 2024

51A0000921

Level 3 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Oct 22, 2024

4600000407

4 viol.
Level 2 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Oct 22, 2024

2161009552

1 viol.
Level 3 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Oct 15, 2024

3800003842

3 viol.
Level 2 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Jul 31, 2024

4200001680

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Jan 25, 2024

4200001340

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Nov 27, 2023

50B0000497

1 viol.
Level 3 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...

Aug 7, 2023

53B0002012

Level 3 VT WSTR 2WKEDD3J...
Total Inspections

10

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

10

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Oct 15, 2024

VT • VT0000276455

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 18, 2008

MA • MA1001185829

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

10

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

10
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

1 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Logs/Lumber Building Materials

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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