HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1732202-ellis-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ELLIS TRUCKING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Oct 15, 2024. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (618) 303-0148, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC634639.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC634639 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP80226A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 13, 2022 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 4 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 19 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | IN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | IL | 2 | 7 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 | 83.3% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 16.7% | 19.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D3 | 2 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 2 | 0 |
| All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347D | 1 | 1 |
| Brake system pressure loss Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Degognia Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Steeleville, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1732202 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC634639 |
| Legal name | ELLIS TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 750,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Oct 15, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 29, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry Bulk
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about ELLIS TRUCKING INC
What does ELLIS TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC634639: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about ELLIS TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking ELLIS TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1732202. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (618) 303-0148, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC634639, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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