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ELLIS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
DBA: Ets Airport Shuttle
Hempstead, NY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 694199 · MC 321820
Satisfactory
Active 6 months · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-321820 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Integon National
Safety
Satisfactory
7.1% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 months since reinstatement on March 24, 2026; first granted October 21, 1997 (28 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,500,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC321820
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $300,000 required
Insurance on File
Integon National
BI&PD · $1,500,000 · Policy IMTNY4577091A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,500,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
694199
MC Number
MC-321820
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 16, 1997
Authority First Granted
October 21, 1997
Authority Reinstated
March 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
459,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
65 Robinwood Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Collette Stephens
Officer 2
Dave Forbes
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.1% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY18
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM1HKB42047 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | W1Z4NGHY1RT192313 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | W1Z4NGHY2RT187041 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | W1Z4NGHY9RT192169 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | WDZPF1ED3KT008822 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG2HKA75887 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG3GKA00078 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG4GKB01484 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG8JKA15022 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | W1Z4NGHY0RT187572 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | W1Z4NGHY3RT194810 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | W1Z4NGHY6RT191495 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | M606200542 | NY | II | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY1RT192313 |
NY 10228-LY |
| February 13, 2026 | M607500174 | NY | III | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XG2HKA75887 |
NY 3065LY |
| December 22, 2025 | M604600176 | NY | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY3RT194810 |
NY 28338LY |
| December 22, 2025 | M604600175 | NY | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XG8JKA15022 |
NY 13425LY |
| November 12, 2025 | TB02010162 | NY | I | — | — | — | Bus |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY1RT192313 |
NY 10228LY |
| October 10, 2025 | M606900362 | NY | II | 2 | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY0RT187572 |
NY 13433LY |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| October 10, 2025 | M603000216 | NY | II | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY9RT192169 |
NY 15250LY |
| August 29, 2025 | M605200129 | NY | III | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY6RT191495 |
NY 15252LY |
| August 14, 2025 | M607500119 | NY | II | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY2RT187041 |
NY 13430LY |
| July 7, 2025 | M605200118 | NY | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1Z4NGHY9RT192169 |
NY 15250LY |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | Active Reinstated - legacy common/contract authority consolidation corrected (MOTUS Issue #220); active BIPD on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 1, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 21, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 21, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2026 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 24, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Passengers |
| March 9, 2026 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| August 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| August 13, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| July 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Specialty Insurance Company | |
| June 20, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 20, 2026 |
| June 20, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 20, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 23, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 17, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
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