HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2074781-els-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
ELS LLC
Doing business as ELS
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (919) 778-5777, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC153615.
- 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) | MC153615 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0256751001 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
19 of 53 · South Carolina avg 30.3%
2 of 86 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | MI | 1 | 17 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 South Carolina average covers 18,709 vehicle and 40,848 driver inspections of all South Carolina-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
95 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 178 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 78 | 31 | 82.1% | 68.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 7.4% | 11.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393120DCDL | 4 | 4 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 4 | 4 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Brighton Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Tarboro, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Franklin (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Millington, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Miami (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2074781 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC153615 |
| Legal name | ELS LLC |
| DBA name | ELS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 100 |
| Drivers | 40 |
| Annual mileage | 3,200,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 13, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 10, 2010 · 16 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherGeneral Freight
Questions about ELS LLC
What does ELS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC153615: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ELS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking ELS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2074781. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (919) 778-5777, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC153615, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (919) 778-5777
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELS FREIGHT LLC Broker |
Kenly, NC | 2243941 | MC671363 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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