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ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC

USDOT 589378 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: FREDDIE R ELLIS Company officer 2: MADGE ELLIS General Freight Building Materials Intermodal Containers Based in CLEVELAND, OH Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Coverage resumed · Aug 5, 1996
Policy effective · Jul 12, 2020
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 15 days Jul 21, 1996 → Aug 5, 1996
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: FREDDIE R ELLIS
Company officer 2: MADGE ELLIS
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Intermodal Containers
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC (USDOT 589378)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): FREDDIE R ELLIS (Company officer); MADGE ELLIS (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 15 days — Jul 21, 1996 → Aug 5, 1996
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/589378/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240298 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 589378
In FMCSA records since Feb 3, 1995 (~31y)
MC / docket MC284530
Company officer FREDDIE R ELLIS
Company officer 2 MADGE ELLIS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 36,736 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (216) 471-5105
Email: [email protected]
Physical
12706 WATTERSON AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44105
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 589378
In FMCSA records since Feb 3, 1995 (~31y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 36,736 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

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

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC is a motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 589378. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Cleveland, OH. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (2) and PA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Western Star, Trao, and Hyundai Translead 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%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,298 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,298 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,298 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 21, 1996 to Aug 5, 1996 (15 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-08 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Aug 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 3
Trail-Eze 2
Hyundai Translead 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 1 — 20.00 20 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 6.00 6 — 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85638706 Aug 28, 2025 OH 3 WINDHAM OH
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ8207 · 5KJJBHD54GLHM8560
2 392.2-SLLLR, 392.16-D No
82084634 Jul 9, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ8207 · 5KJJBHD54GLHM8560
1 393.9(a) No
81739785 May 28, 2024 PA 2 pa-sr0015-tioga-twp---pa-welcome
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ8207 · 5KJJBHD54GLHM8560
9 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) Yes
78693829 May 19, 2023 PA 2 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ8207 · 5KJJBHD54GLHM8560
7 177.823(a), 396.17(c), 177.817(e) Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC284530
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Jun 16, 2017 MC284530 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (64 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876005 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2020 Jul 15, 2020 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA 2367624 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2020 Jul 12, 2020 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876005 91X $750,000 Jul 12, 2020 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876005 BIPD/Primary — Jul 31, 2019 Jul 15, 2020 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876004 BIPD/Primary — Jan 10, 2018 Jul 31, 2019 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876004 BIPD/Primary — Jul 19, 2017 Jan 10, 2018 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876003 BIPD/Primary — Sep 11, 2016 Jul 19, 2017 NAME CHANGED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0002876001 BIPD/Primary — Sep 11, 2012 Sep 11, 2016 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2010 Sep 11, 2012 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 CARGO — Jul 30, 2010 Oct 18, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2010 Jul 30, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 CARGO — Jul 1, 2010 Jul 30, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 CARGO — Jun 11, 2010 Jul 1, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 BIPD/Primary — Jun 11, 2010 Jul 1, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 CARGO — Mar 3, 2010 Jun 11, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 BIPD/Primary — Mar 3, 2010 Jun 11, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 CARGO — Sep 10, 2009 Mar 3, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN655940 BIPD/Primary — Sep 10, 2009 Mar 3, 2010 CANCELLED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6008111-1 CARGO — Apr 3, 2009 Sep 10, 2009 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6008111-1 BIPD/Primary — Apr 3, 2009 Sep 10, 2009 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6008111-1 CARGO — Sep 11, 2008 Apr 3, 2009 CANCELLED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6008111-1 BIPD/Primary — Sep 11, 2008 Apr 3, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY MAC6569274 00 CARGO — Aug 5, 2008 Sep 11, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY MAC6569274 00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 28, 2007 Sep 11, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY MAC6569274 00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 11, 2007 Oct 28, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 15, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 15, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 12, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jun 24, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jul 31, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 15, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jan 10, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 18, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Jul 19, 2017
    insurance
    NAMECHG — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 27, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Sep 11, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 11, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Oct 18, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 30, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jul 2, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jul 1, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jun 14, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Jun 14, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Jun 11, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Mar 3, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Feb 9, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Sep 10, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Apr 3, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Sep 11, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Aug 5, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Aug 5, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  27. Aug 5, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Oct 28, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Oct 28, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Sep 11, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Sep 11, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  32. Aug 5, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  33. Aug 5, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  34. Aug 2, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Sep 11, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Sep 7, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  37. Aug 7, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Aug 5, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIRST FINANCIAL INSURANCE CO.
  39. Sep 13, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  40. Aug 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 1 0
WINDHAM OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
172.602(c)(1) Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information Hazardous Materials 1 0
177.817(e) Shipping paper accessibility Hazardous Materials 1 0
177.823(a) No placards/markings when required Hazardous Materials 1 1
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(g) Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC

  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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC

Is ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 589378 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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC's safety rating? ▾
ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC'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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC 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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC'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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC based? ▾
ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 12706 WATTERSON AVE, CLEVELAND, Ohio 44105. 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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC284530). 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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC operate? ▾
ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ELLIS TRUCKING ENTERPRISE LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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