ELKO BUS LINES LLC
DBA COACH USA ELKO · Elko, NV · MC 1652575
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 4259884 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | ELKO BUS LINES LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | COACH USA ELKO |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 1652575 |
| Reported physical address | 4105 W IDAHO ST, ELKO, NV, 89801, US |
| Reported business phone | (866) 912-6224 |
| Reported power units | 145 |
| Reported drivers | 90 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Karyn Pfening |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 80 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 36) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.1% (8 of 79) |
| Violations | 42 across 32 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 8 |
| Crashes | 0 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39355C2BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates103963A1OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.439360CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored3393201BFRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing2393209DSTBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
ELKO BUS LINES LLC reports PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 1 cargo categories.
- Passengers
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 26, 2024
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Apr 01, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1652575 | Motor Carrier of Passengers | Active | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1652575 | Ace American Insurance Company | $5,000,000 | Mar 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | ISA H10824278 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against ELKO BUS LINES LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Voluntary SuspensionMC1652575 · Motor Carrier of Passengers
- Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension
- GrantedMC1652575 · Motor Carrier of Passengers
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 4259884. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
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