- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 137 days (since Mar 14, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
ELLENS EQUIPMENT INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 137 days (since Mar 14, 2026).
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.33 vs 1.80 national (+0.53).
- BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELLENS EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 1850783) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 137 days (since Mar 14, 2026). Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.33 vs 1.80 national (+0.53). On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1850783/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 69/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 69/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating, booking verdict, or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Mar 14, 2026.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132138 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Uninsured since Mar 14, 2026
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ELLENS EQUIPMENT INC is a motor carrier based in MCBAIN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1850783. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 3 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ELLENS EQUIPMENT INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 3 drivers, based in Mcbain, MI. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is on file.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MI (3 stops).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Lanl, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,138 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Lanl | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Ram | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 16.00 | 16 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85672674 | Sep 2, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83016182 | Oct 24, 2024 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 82826681 | Oct 1, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-i75-nb-@-4-mile-rest-area |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.47(e) | No |
| 81757935 | May 29, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81154823 | Mar 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79473129 | Jul 20, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.11 | Yes |
| 78571718 | May 8, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003031152 | Nov 4, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002332840 | Aug 2, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002322236 | Jul 21, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC670191 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2009 | MC670191-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000091899 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2018 | Mar 14, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3C83937 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3E83937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3E83937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3E83937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 1, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 17, 2018
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Feb 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC670191
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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7 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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