HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/280846-fay-ellwanger/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FAY ELLWANGER
Doing business as ELLWANGER TRUCKING
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- MC16467 is also listed on another company recordMASON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2978021, added Feb 23, 2017). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2978021, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 5, 1988. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 985-1382, not a number from an email or load board.
- MC16467 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2978021. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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) | MC16467 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN374040 · 91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2024 | 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 1 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 1 · Illinois avg 4.4%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 280846 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC16467 |
| Legal name | FAY ELLWANGER |
| DBA name | ELLWANGER TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 21,450 (2021) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 5, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 23, 1986 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
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 FAY ELLWANGER
What does FAY ELLWANGER's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FAY ELLWANGER (MC16467), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FAY ELLWANGER is old or missing?
MC16467, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 6, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking FAY ELLWANGER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 280846. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 985-1382, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches the docket on file, 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 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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