Trucking Companies in Ellsworth, ME
Ellsworth, ME has 13 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Maine's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Ellsworth, ME.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Ellsworth, ME freight market
Ellsworth, ME is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Ellsworth carriers is 9.4 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Ellsworth carrier population contributes to Maine's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Ellsworth shows 48 single-truck operators (369.2% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 94 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 3 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 51 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ellsworth carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 13 Ellsworth carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Ellsworth, ME
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Ellsworth Builders Supply INC has operated for 28.8y with 43 power units and 47 drivers under Carrier authority.
Maine Shellfish Co INC has operated for 52.0y with 20 power units and 20 drivers under Common authority.
Atlantic Landscape Construction INC has operated for 28.1y with 16 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
Island Energy INC has operated for 23.6y with 12 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Eastern Events INC has operated for 0.1y with 10 power units and 40 drivers under Carrier authority.
Superior Welding & Fabrication INC has operated for 25.7y with 5 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
P E O'Halloran INC has operated for 37.2y with 5 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Statewide Energy has operated for 0.7y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Rachels Sheds LLC has operated for 6.4y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Conley & Sons Seafood LLC has operated for 0.1y with 1 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Ellsworth carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ellsworth Builders Supply INC Ellsworth, ME | - | 700488 | 43 | 28.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Maine Shellfish Co INC Ellsworth, ME | MC878260 | 50861 | 20 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Atlantic Landscape Construction INC Ellsworth, ME | - | 747545 | 16 | 28.1y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Island Energy INC Ellsworth, ME | - | 1070765 | 12 | 23.6y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 05 | Eastern Events INC Ellsworth, ME | - | 4572195 | 10 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Superior Welding & Fabrication INC Ellsworth, ME | - | 906315 | 5 | 25.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | P E O'Halloran INC Ellsworth, ME | MC255165 | 346360 | 5 | 37.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Statewide Energy Ellsworth, ME | - | 4475319 | 4 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Rachels Sheds LLC Ellsworth, ME | MC1082161 | 3374084 | 3 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Conley & Sons Seafood LLC Ellsworth, ME | - | 4575145 | 1 | 0.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | C J Wallace INC Ellsworth, ME | MC176246 | 261704 | 1 | 40.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Andrew Scherer Ellsworth, ME | MC1292808 | 3284490 | 1 | 7.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Out-O-Town Auto Sales INC Ellsworth, ME | - | 2364441 | 1 | 13.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Ellsworth trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Ellsworth, Maine?
Ellsworth, ME has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Ellsworth?
The average fleet size among Ellsworth carriers is 9.4 power units. Approximately 48 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Ellsworth carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Ellsworth-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Ellsworth trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 13 Ellsworth carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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