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ELLIS EXPRESS LINES LLC
Catherine, AL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3230744 · MC 1223368
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1223368 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1223368
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3230744
MC Number
MC-1223368
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 9, 2019
Authority Granted
May 28, 2021
Annual Mileage
358,245 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
155 Catherine Ln, Catherine, AL 36728-4028
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Olivia Ellis
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830451530679 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X1SJ679498 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830921515042 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDCYB8RH458001 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 1415002007 | HARLEM GA | III | 2 | — | WOODFORD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER |
1FUPDCYB8RH458001 1R1F348216K560460 |
AL 1209093 AL 66A0B0W |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 21, 2024 | I031G20866 | GILES COUNTY SCALES, TN | I | 3 | — | 2523537 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUPDCYB8RH458001 13N14830921515042 |
UK 1209093 UK 66A03AC |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | I032K10605 | ARDMORE TN | I | 5 | 1 | LOUISIANAPACIFIC CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADR9X1SJ679498 13N14830451530679 |
AL 1209092 AL 66A0B16 |
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 26, 2024 | 1035000432 | AL10, AL | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADR9X1SJ679498 13N14830451530679 |
AL 1209092 AL 66A0B16 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 7, 2024 | I3A1840003 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | LOUISANAPACIFIC CORP. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUPDCYB8RH458001 1GRDM96296M701081 |
AL 1209093 AL 66A0B15 |
| February 15, 2024 | I039A20179 | ARDMORE TN | I | 2 | 1 | LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUPDCYB8RH458001 1GRDM96296M701081 |
AL 10A07XE AL 66A0B15 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 27, 2023 | TCNQ001497 | GILES COUNTY SCALES, TN | I | 4 | 2 | LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKADR9X1SJ679498 1GRDM96296M701081 |
AL 1171448 AL 66A0B15 |
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45D | OOSBrake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WOODFORD | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| LOUISIANAPACIFIC CORPORATION | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
| LOUISANAPACIFIC CORP. | 1 | March 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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