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ELLIS TRUCKING INC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 52/100. 19 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Aug 2026.

DOT 1732202MC 634639ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.VERGENNES, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2008-10-28
MCS-150
2026-02-23 · 750,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
12 units · 15 trailers · 9 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
750,000 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
662 MCMAHAN RD
VERGENNES, IL 62994
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6183030148
Email
ellistrucking1999@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DONALD ELLIS
Title
PRESIDENT

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
General Freight
Cargo types
4
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayCoal / CokeCommodities Dry Bulk
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
216 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
10.0%
4 / 40 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

52
out of 100
Below Average
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
12 power units
Unique power units seen
7
+ 5 trailer VINs
Inspections
12
Discrepancy
0.6x

Minimal Risk

1 risk factor · 3 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
18 crashes · 0 fatal · 5 with injuries · 18 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
90% — 36 clean of 40 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 4 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
3 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-23

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

12.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
90% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

INDUSTRY REPORTS

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  • English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
  • Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.

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