Carrier profile · USDOT 759147 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ellis Ranch

DBA Mark Ellis · Miles City, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
3
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
7,000
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
7,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
759147
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ellis Ranch
DBA
Mark Ellis
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 13, 1998
Last MCS-150
Feb 19, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Ellis Ranch's USDOT number?

Ellis Ranch's USDOT number is 759147.

Is Ellis Ranch authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Ellis Ranch's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ellis Ranch's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 19, 2026.

Where is Ellis Ranch located?

Ellis Ranch is located at 85 Calle Caballo, Miles City, MT, 59301. Phone: (406) 853-0571.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.