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DOT 2535751MC881612Bellwood, IL

Michael Ellis

DBA: Awesome Trucking

For-Hire CommonInterstateBellwood, IL 60104

Michael Ellis has operated for 11 yr 9 mo with a fleet of 2 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority. The company is registered as an active for-hire carrier.

Identity
Legal nameMichael Ellis
DBAAwesome Trucking
DOT #2535751
MC #MC881612
CityBellwood
StateIllinois
ZIP60104
Authority age11 yr 9 mo
StatusActive
Common authority✓ Active
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/15/2025
Company officerMichael Ellis
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
11 yr 9 mo
Since 2014

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Business Connections
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Associated entities4 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive
MSE LLCDOT 3766650
Shared officerActive
Shared officerActive

Location

2204 ST CHARLES RD, Bellwood, IL, 60104

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
✓ Active
Insurer
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage Type
91X
Coverage Amount
$750,000
Effective Date
10/3/2022

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedAug 2014
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael Ellis

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael Ellis authorized to operate?

Yes. Michael Ellis holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Michael Ellis's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael Ellis operate?

Michael Ellis operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Ellis insured?

Michael Ellis has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Michael Ellis had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Michael Ellis?

Michael Ellis's DOT number is 2535751 and MC number is MC881612. 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). Michael Ellis Safety Record, DOT 2535751. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2535751
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"Michael Ellis Safety Record, DOT 2535751." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2535751
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