ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC is a motor carrier based in GASTONIA, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2888823. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 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.
ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Gastonia, NC. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (4) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (60.0% of violations); top code 395.8(e)(1) (395.8(e)(1)) cited 8 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 21, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 3, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83763761 | Feb 3, 2025 | SC | 2 | PIEDMONT SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LCL, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 82745055 | Sep 21, 2024 | NC | 3 | US601S |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82557498 | Sep 3, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 82072466 | Jul 8, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82037061 | Jul 3, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 81795113 | Jun 4, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.11, 395.22(g) | No |
| 81220496 | Mar 27, 2024 | PA | 2 | R119 SB AT HOLIDAY LN CENTER T |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 80061465 | Nov 1, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55(d)(2) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2016 | MC970184-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN410989 | 91X | Oct 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP85087A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2022 | Oct 27, 2018 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP44680A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2018 | Jun 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP44680A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2018 | Oct 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP44680A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2018 | Nov 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 800339 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2017 | Oct 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBNC00003464 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2016 | Oct 27, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Nov 25, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Oct 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Jun 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Oct 27, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
-
Oct 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Oct 22, 2018
-
Oct 27, 2017insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Oct 25, 2017
-
Nov 4, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 3 | 0 |
| US601S | NC | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 1 |
| R119 SB AT HOLIDAY LN CENTER T | PA | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| PIEDMONT SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 8 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
North Carolina carriers
All carriers based in North Carolina
-
Gastonia carriers
Carriers based in Gastonia, NC
-
Stations in North Carolina
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC970184
Common · ACTIVE · MC
-
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
-
8 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC
Is ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC had? ▾
What is ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC based? ▾
Does ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC operate? ▾
Has ELLIS TRUCKING BROKERAGE LLC had any crashes? ▾
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.