ELLIS STEEL CO INC

USDOT 248518 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WILLIAM YATES Company officer 2: FRANK HOPPER Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Construction Based in WEST POINT, MS Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Property Broker reinstated · Dec 3, 1998
Policy effective · Oct 28, 1998
Review these
  • Property Broker gap · 168 days Inactive Jun 18, 1998 → reinstated Dec 3, 1998
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND · 84 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WILLIAM YATES
Company officer 2: FRANK HOPPER
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ELLIS STEEL CO INC (USDOT 248518)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): WILLIAM YATES (Company officer); FRANK HOPPER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Property Broker gap · 168 days — Inactive Jun 18, 1998 → reinstated Dec 3, 1998
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND · 84
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/248518/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Drivers +2 (2 → 4) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

3 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 248518
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1984 (~42y)
MC / docket MC272290
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WILLIAM YATES
Company officer 2 FRANK HOPPER
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Construction
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 84,979 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7384 HWY 45 A NORTH
WEST POINT, MS 39773
Mailing
P O BOX 816
WEST POINT, MS 39773
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 248518
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 84,979 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.78 vs 1.80 -0.02
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 1 0
Trailers 49 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 44.44%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ELLIS STEEL CO INC is a corporation based in WEST POINT, MS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 248518. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 overview

ELLIS STEEL CO INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in West Point, MS. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract (common and broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (4) and MS (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Fontaine, and Reitnouer are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Property Broker authority was inactive from Jun 18, 1998 to Dec 3, 1998 (168 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 2 4
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Mississippi (MS) 4 0 0.0% Apr 7, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 4 3 75.0% Nov 11, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 1 1 100.0% Sep 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 12
Fontaine 4
Comm 1
Ftl 1
International 1
Lufk 1
Reitnouer 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 7.75 8 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 6.90 7 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86306747 Nov 11, 2025 TN 2 COLLIERVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.106C1-C, 392.2-SLLMF Yes
86010071 Oct 8, 2025 TN 2 EADS TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLS4 Yes
85745527 Sep 9, 2025 AR 2 WEST MEMPHIS AR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.104F3-C Yes
84750908 May 21, 2025 TN 1 ARDMORE TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.110B3-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.104B-C Yes
84350920 Apr 7, 2025 MS 3 LOWNDES COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83387548 Dec 12, 2024 MS 2 KEMPER COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83214869 Nov 20, 2024 MS 2 OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82895058 Oct 11, 2024 TN 2 MEMPHIS TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2, 393.203(e) No
82521342 Aug 28, 2024 MS 1 OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82173080 Jul 18, 2024 AR 3 HETH AR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80265330 Nov 28, 2023 MS 2 OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a) Yes
79715818 Sep 21, 2023 MS 2 DE SOTO COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79265972 Jul 28, 2023 MS 3 KEMPER COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
0 No
78593664 May 10, 2023 MS 2 CHICKASAW COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0001618916 Feb 22, 2021 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
MS9012150001 Jul 16, 2015 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300214891 Mar 24, 2015 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS1301118834 Aug 24, 2011 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL005508866A Mar 13, 2005 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
MS0100001852 Dec 2, 2003 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS0000091300 Nov 5, 2001 MS 0 1 Yes No Injury
MS0000009264 Oct 25, 2000 MS 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL000002884A Jan 11, 2000 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 43 MS KO9786 34 Apr 1, 2009 On file ACTIVE
ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY I20718754 004 CARGO Apr 1, 2007 Apr 1, 2009 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY IMC I20718754 CARGO Apr 1, 2004 Apr 1, 2007 REPLACED
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND LPM 8039537 84 Oct 28, 1998 On file ACTIVE
ZURICH INSURANCE CO. MTC 28 53 267-00 CARGO Apr 1, 1998 Apr 1, 2004 REPLACED
ZURICH INSURANCE CO. BAP 8343590-03 91X $1,000,000 Nov 30, 1997 On file ACTIVE
AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY STP 720234 BIPD/Primary Oct 22, 1997 Mar 13, 1998 CANCELLED
AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY CPP237150 CARGO Oct 22, 1997 Mar 13, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AB30066839000 BIPD Sep 20, 1997 On file ACTIVE
UNION INSURANCE CO. NONE SURETY Oct 10, 1995 Oct 16, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. CIM 14593491000 CARGO Dec 21, 1993 Sep 20, 1997 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AB 300668390 00 BIPD/Primary Oct 22, 1993 Sep 20, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  2. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Apr 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
  6. Oct 16, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNION INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jun 18, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  8. Jun 18, 1998
    authority gap
    Property Broker authority inactive: 168 days (through Dec 3, 1998)
  9. May 4, 1998
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Apr 17, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Apr 1, 1998
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Mar 13, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Mar 13, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 6, 1998
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  15. Mar 6, 1998
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Oct 31, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Sep 20, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  18. Sep 20, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  19. Sep 20, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify ELLIS STEEL CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ELLIS STEEL CO INC

Is ELLIS STEEL CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ELLIS STEEL CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 248518 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ELLIS STEEL CO INC's safety rating?
ELLIS STEEL CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has ELLIS STEEL CO INC had?
14 roadside inspections are on file for ELLIS STEEL CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ELLIS STEEL CO INC's out-of-service rate?
ELLIS STEEL CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ELLIS STEEL CO INC based?
ELLIS STEEL CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7384 HWY 45 A NORTH, WEST POINT, Mississippi 39773. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ELLIS STEEL CO INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. ELLIS STEEL CO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC272290). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ELLIS STEEL CO INC operate?
ELLIS STEEL CO INC self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ELLIS STEEL CO INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ELLIS STEEL CO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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