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Carrier profile · USDOT 2535751 · MC881612 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Ellis

DBA Awesome Trucking · Bellwood, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (708) 631-8840
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
100K
Annual miles
12 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC881612
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 3, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionHousehold Items
Annual mileage
100,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2535751
MC / docket
MC-881612
Legal name
Michael Ellis
DBA
Awesome Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 25, 2014
Last MCS-150
Feb 15, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
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 Michael Ellis's USDOT number?

Michael Ellis's USDOT number is 2535751 and its docket number is MC881612.

Is Michael Ellis authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael Ellis's safety record?

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

How big is Michael Ellis's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 15, 2025.

What insurance does Michael Ellis carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is Michael Ellis located?

Michael Ellis is located at 2204 St Charles Rd, Bellwood, IL, 60104. Phone: (708) 631-8840.

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