ELLSWORTH FREIGHT LINES INC
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 140
Trailers: 198 (198 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
MERGED WITH DOT #107181, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
Phone Number
(515) 576-6621
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1247, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
Cell Phone
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Email Address
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Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | TP9897526 | $1,000,000 | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2001-08-01 | CARGO | 41 MS RA3084 | $750,000 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… | 2001-08-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-08-01 | CARGO | 41 MSRA3084 | $750,000 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… | 2020-03-04 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-06-01 | CARGO | M30MXI80377399 | $750,000 | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 2001-09-22 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | AT7-111-25 22 23-01 | $750,000 | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | 1997-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | AT711125222301 | $750,000 | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | 1997-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-06-01 | CARGO | K0111125222304 | $750,000 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1999-07-29 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-06-01 | CARGO | KO1-111-25 22 23-04 | $750,000 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1997-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1996-07-09 | CARGO | CLP68207A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 1997-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1994-03-14 | BIPD/Primary | 329918 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 1996-07-05 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No inspection records available |
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No inspection records available
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No accident records found in the available data source |
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No accident records found in the available data source
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 0 | Below Range |
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Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
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Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 132 | Within Range |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 68 | 64 | 0 | 132 |
| Trailers | 198 | 0 | 0 | 198 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
132
68 owned
Trailers
198
198 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
140
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
132
Power Units
132
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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