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ELLIS CEDAR INC
Whiteville, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4344673
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4344673
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 14, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
82 Greenfield Ln, Whiteville, NC 28472-5403
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bobby Ellis
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC5
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 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcle | Semi-trailer | 1M9FT4228JA776134 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDPAPT9KN613996 | 3 | 1 |
| Mcln | Semi-trailer | 1M9FT4227LA776063 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X06J143791 | 2 | 2 |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 0006915826 | ELIZABETHTOWN NC | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCLN |
1XKWDB9X06J143791 1M9FT4227LA776063 |
NC YA193513 NC DE44228 |
| 393.87A-FPLR | OOSFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | 0006872112 | US74 EXIT 190, NC | II | 1 | — | ELLIS CEDAR INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MCLE |
3HSDPAPT9KN613996 1M9FT4228JA776134 |
NC YA193512 NC AH44462 |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 0006866334 | US74 AT OLD LUMBERTON RD, NC | II | 4 | 1 | ELLIS CEDAR INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCLN |
1XKWDB9X06J143791 1M9FT4227LA776063 |
NC YA193513 NC DE44228 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | 0006859283 | US 74 @ SR 1436, NC | II | 3 | — | ELLIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MCLE |
3HSDPAPT9KN613996 1M9FT4228JA776134 |
NC YA193512 NC AH44462 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 0006853990 | US74 EXIT 19, NC | II | 3 | 2 | ELLIS CEDAR INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MCLE |
3HSDPAPT9KN613996 1M9FT4228JA776134 |
NC YA193512 NC AH44462 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
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