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DOT 665911✓ Last checked 23h ago
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DOT 665911Madisonville, KY

James E Ellis

DBA: Terra Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateMadisonville, KY 42431

James E Ellis has a fleet of 4 power units and 3 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameJames E Ellis
DBATerra Trucking
DOT #665911
MC #—
CityMadisonville
StateKentucky
ZIP42431
Authority age29 yr 7 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed—
Company officerJames E. Ellis
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
29 yr 7 mo
Since 1996

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

7000 NEBO ROAD, Madisonville, KY, 42431

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedNov 1996
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James E Ellis

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James E Ellis authorized to operate?

James E Ellis's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is James E Ellis's safety record?

James E Ellis does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does James E Ellis operate?

James E Ellis operates 4 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is James E Ellis insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has James E Ellis had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for James E Ellis as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for James E Ellis?

James E Ellis's DOT number is 665911. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). James E Ellis Safety Record, DOT 665911. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/665911
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"James E Ellis Safety Record, DOT 665911." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/665911
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