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MAK ELITE TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3896246 • MC-1436542 • YOUNGSTOWN, OH
MoverAudit grade: C, based on federal records below
⚠ High risk: book with caution
Complaints by category, last 4 years
Estimates/Final Charges10
Deceptive Business Practices9
6 hostage-goods complaints on federal record. Hostage complaints mean movers demanded extra money before releasing belongings. Treat this as a serious warning sign.
Company details
Legal nameMAK ELITE TRANSPORT LLC
Address5137 SOUTH AVE, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Company officerJIHAD KHANAFER
In business sinceJun 2022
Last FMCSA updateOct 2025
Fleet & authority
Power units (trucks)2
Drivers2
Operation classOther-unauthorized, Authorized For Hire
Carrier operationInterstate
Broker authorityn/a
Carrier authorityn/a
Safety ratingNot rated
Prior revocationYes
MoverAudit risk score: 39/100
Computed from objective federal flags only: broker-only registration, fleet size, complaint volume and severity, hostage-goods reports and past revocations. Lower is safer. This is a summary of public records, not a review.
Complaints vs. other checked movers
Red flags & green flags
!6 hostage-goods complaints on federal record.
!15 federal complaints in the last 4 years.
!Operating authority was revoked at least once (see authority history below).
!5 insurance policy cancellations in the last 3 years.
✓USDOT registration is active.
✓2 trucks registered with FMCSA.
Complaint history, year by year
2026 1 complaint
Hostage Goods: 1
Operating Authority: 1
This year includes hostage-goods complaints: customers reported belongings withheld pending extra payment. That is the most serious category in the federal system.
2025 8 complaints
Deceptive Business Practices: 6
Claim Settlement: 5
Estimates/Final Charges: 5
Hostage Goods: 4
Pickup and Delivery: 4
Loss and Damage: 3
Shipment Documents: 2
Operating Authority: 1
Weighing: 1
Other Commercial Complaints: 1
This year includes hostage-goods complaints: customers reported belongings withheld pending extra payment. That is the most serious category in the federal system.
2024 6 complaints
Estimates/Final Charges: 5
Claim Settlement: 4
Loss and Damage: 4
Deceptive Business Practices: 3
Pickup and Delivery: 3
Shipment Documents: 3
Operating Authority: 2
Hostage Goods: 1
Insurance: 1
Weighing: 1
This year includes hostage-goods complaints: customers reported belongings withheld pending extra payment. That is the most serious category in the federal system.
Roadside safety & insurance
Roadside safety record
Vehicle out-of-service rate, this company vs. national average:
Vehicle inspections7 (1 OOS)
Driver inspections8 (1 OOS)
Crashes, last 3 years0
FMCSA safety ratingNot rated
FMCSA safety categories (SMS BASICs), last 24 months:
Unsafe DrivingClean, no violations on record
Hours-of-Service ComplianceClean, no violations on record
Driver FitnessClean, no violations on record
Controlled Substances / AlcoholClean, no violations on record
Vehicle MaintenanceClean, no violations on record
Insurance on file
Liability insuranceOn file
InsurerAdriatic Insurance Company
Policy effective sinceApr 2025
Cancellations, 3 yrs5
5 insurance cancellations in the last 3 years, most recently Apr 2025. Repeated cancellations often mean unpaid premiums or dropped coverage, ask this company to show you a current certificate of insurance before booking.
Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance filings, refreshed nightly.
Insurance policy history
Mar 2025 → Apr 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
May 2024 → Mar 2025
United Financial Casualty Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Oct 2023 → May 2024
United Financial Casualty Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Mar 2023 → Oct 2023
United Financial Casualty Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Aug 2022 → Apr 2025
Hanover Insurance Co. (Cargo)
$750k
Cancelled
Aug 2022 → Mar 2023
Progressive Michigan Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Aug 2022 → Mar 2023
Progressive Michigan Insurance Company (Bipd/primary)
$750k
Cancelled
Every liability policy this company filed with FMCSA, newest first. Frequent insurer changes or repeated cancellations are worth a direct question; one long-running policy is what stability looks like.
Recent roadside inspections
Apr 9, 2026 Full inspection, TN
Clean, no violations
Jan 29, 2026 Full inspection, TN
4 violations, 1 out-of-service
49 CFR 396.3A1-BOS, OOS
49 CFR 393.47E: Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt
49 CFR 393.53B-B
49 CFR 393.9A-LFTSI
Jun 4, 2025 Full inspection, TN
Clean, no violations
May 22, 2025 Walk-around, TN
Clean, no violations
Jan 3, 2025 Driver-only, KY
Clean, no violations
Dec 17, 2024 Walk-around, TN
1 violation, 1 out-of-service
49 CFR 383.23A2-LCDLN (driver)
Nov 8, 2024 Full inspection, KY
Clean, no violations
Oct 30, 2024 Walk-around, MS
Clean, no violations
Last 8 roadside inspections from FMCSA records (up to 3 years). "OOS" means the driver or vehicle was ordered out of service on the spot.
Authority history
Apr 23, 2025 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Mar 9, 2023 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Jan 13, 2023 Revoked
Household goods common carrier: granted -> revoked
Shared identity check
This company shares an address, phone or officer with 2 other registered movers, none with visible red flags. Shared registration details are common for family businesses and shared offices; listed here for transparency.
Is Mak Elite Transport LLC reliable? Our read of the record
The federal record argues for real caution with Mak Elite Transport LLC: 6 hostage-goods complaints on federal record; 15 federal complaints in the last 4 years. These are not opinions or reviews: each one is a fact filed in the federal system, and hostage-goods complaints in particular describe intent, not accidents.
If you already have a quote from this company, do not send a deposit before reading the complaint categories above. There are movers in Ohio with cleaner records doing the same routes; two of them are listed below.
This assessment is generated from the public federal records shown on this page: registration, fleet, complaints, inspections, insurance and authority filings. It is a summary of records, not a review or an accusation.
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About Mak Elite Transport LLC
Mak Elite Transport LLC is a federally registered mover based in Youngstown, Ohio, registered with FMCSA since June 2022. Federal filings show 2 power units (trucks/tractors) and 2 drivers.
Over the last four years, consumers filed 15 complaints against this company with the federal government. The most common complaint category is "Estimates/Final Charges" (10 complaints): in plain terms, customers reported that the final bill did not match the estimate they were given. Most seriously, 6 complaints fall under "Hostage Goods", meaning customers reported their belongings were withheld pending extra payment.
The complaint volume is trending downward: from 6 in 2024 to 1 in 2026. An improving record is worth noting, though the older complaints still describe how this company has treated customers.
How to read this report
The grade and risk score at the top are calculated by MoverAudit from objective federal flags: whether the company is a broker or a carrier, how many trucks it operates, the volume and severity of complaints, hostage-goods reports, and past authority revocations. They are not official government ratings, and they are not reviews: every input is a public federal record shown on this page.
The complaint categories come from the FMCSA household goods complaint system. A single bad move can generate complaints in several categories at once, so the category sum can exceed the total. Pay the most attention to "Hostage Goods" and "Deceptive Business Practices": those describe intent, not accidents. "Loss and Damage" at low volume is normal friction for a carrier doing thousands of moves; the same number at a tiny company is not.
The fleet numbers matter more than they look. A company advertising nationwide service with zero or one registered truck is not doing that work itself: your move will be handled by someone you have not vetted. Compare the fleet size to the promises in your quote.
If you are considering this company, use this report as a starting point, not a verdict. Get the estimate in writing and check whether it is binding, confirm the USDOT number on their paperwork matches 3896246, and if a different company shows up on moving day, stop and check that company here before a single box goes on the truck.
Questions about MAK ELITE TRANSPORT LLC
Is Mak Elite Transport LLC legit?
Mak Elite Transport LLC has an active USDOT registration (3896246). It has 15 federal complaints in the last 4 years. Review the categories above before booking.
Is Mak Elite Transport LLC a broker or a carrier?
Federal records do not show interstate household goods authority for this company. Ask them directly who holds the authority for your move.
How many complaints does Mak Elite Transport LLC have?
15 federal complaints in the last 4 years, most in the "Estimates/Final Charges" category. That includes 6 hostage-goods complaints, the most serious category. Complaints are filed by consumers with FMCSA and cannot be removed by the company.
Where is Mak Elite Transport LLC based?
5137 South Ave, Youngstown, OH 44512. Registered with FMCSA since June 2022.
Sources: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (registration, fleet), FMCSA Household Goods Complaint History via NCCDB (complaints, checked Jul 17, 2026). MoverAudit summarizes public federal records; it does not accuse any company of wrongdoing. Verify details at protectyourmove.gov.