ELLIS STEEL CO INC

DOT 248518 MC 272290 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
13 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 46.15% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
4 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 49 (49 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

7384 HWY 45 A NORTH, WEST POINT, MS, 39773

Phone Number

(662) 494-5955

Mailing Address

P O BOX 816, WEST POINT, MS, 39773

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(662) 494-8802

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

Inactive
30 yrs, 8 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-12-09 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1998-06-18 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1998-05-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1998-04-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-03-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1998-03-06 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1998-03-06 TRANSFERRED PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1997-12-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC272290 2013-12-09
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC272290 1998-04-01
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC272290 1997-09-20

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2009-04-01 Cargo 43 MS KO9786 N/A HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
1998-10-28 Bond LPM 8039537 N/A FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… - - ACTIVE
1997-11-30 BIPD/Primary BAP 8343590-03 $1,000,000 ZURICH INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
1997-09-20 BIPD 1AB30066839000 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… - CANC/CANCL ACTIVE
2007-04-01 CARGO I20718754 004 $750,000 ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURAN… 2009-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-04-01 CARGO IMC I20718754 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-04-01 CARGO MTC 28 53 267-00 $750,000 ZURICH INSURANCE CO. 2004-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-10-22 CARGO CPP237150 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1998-03-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-10-22 BIPD/Primary STP 720234 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1998-03-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-10-10 SURETY NONE $750,000 UNION INSURANCE CO. 1998-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-12-21 CARGO CIM 14593491000 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1997-09-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-10-22 BIPD/Primary 1AB 300668390 00 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1997-09-20 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

46.15%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

13 inspections · 6 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 13 Last inspection: Nov 11, 2025 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (13 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Nov 11, 2025

I030F11628

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Oct 8, 2025

I034W51837

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Sep 9, 2025

8390000024

6 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AR FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

May 21, 2025

I3A0211129

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Apr 7, 2025

1029014921

Level 3 MS FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Dec 12, 2024

5007012887

Level 2 MS FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Nov 20, 2024

1029014396

Level 2 MS FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Oct 11, 2024

I5Z3370299

3 viol.
Level 2 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Aug 28, 2024

2003011825

Level 1 MS FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Jul 18, 2024

7290000176

1 viol.
Level 3 AR FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Nov 28, 2023

1027012149

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MS FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Sep 21, 2023

2019011688

Level 2 MS INTL 3HSDWTZR...

Jul 28, 2023

U066010008

Level 3 MS FTL 3AKJHLDR...
Total Inspections

13

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

13

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 total)

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.

Feb 22, 2021

AL • AL0001618916

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2015

MS • MS9012150001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 24, 2015

TN • TN0300214891

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2011

MS • MS1301118834

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2005

AL • AL005508866A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 2, 2003

MS • MS0100001852

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2001

MS • MS0000091300

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 25, 2000

MS • MS0000009264

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 11, 2000

AL • AL000002884A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

15

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

4

3 owned

Trailers

49

49 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 4
Interstate: 4
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 2
Interstate (<100 mi): 2
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Metal Sheets/Coils Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

4

Power Units

4

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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