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Carrier profile · USDOT 2074781 · MC153615 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Els LLC

DBA Els · North Charleston, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2010
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (919) 778-5777
100
Power units
40
Drivers
87
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
3.2M
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 37.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
37.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 20 of 54 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 87 inspections
Crashes
6
0 fatal0 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 0.94 per 1M mi
Total inspections
87
Driver inspections
87
Vehicle inspections
54
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC153615
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
100
Power units
50
Trucks
50
Tractors owned
50
Trailers owned
40
Drivers
40
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionGeneral Freight
Annual mileage
3,200,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2074781
MC / docket
MC-153615
Legal name
Els LLC
DBA
Els
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 10, 2010
Last MCS-150
Dec 12, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
40 (40)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (919) 778-5777

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Els LLC's USDOT number?

Els LLC's USDOT number is 2074781 and its docket number is MC153615.

Is Els LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Els LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 87 roadside inspections, a 37.0% vehicle and 2.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Els LLC's fleet?

100 power units and 40 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 12, 2025.

What insurance does Els LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company.

Where is Els LLC located?

Els LLC is located at 3236 Landmark Dr Suite 117, North Charleston, SC, 29418. Phone: (919) 778-5777.

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