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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2074781· MC153615· CARRIER· EIN 26-3805759
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ELS

Legal: ELS LLC

3236 LANDMARK DR SUITE 117, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29418(919) 778-5777tburnette@elsfreight.comTIM BUTTS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
35.8%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
6
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
63
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 35.8% — well above the 22% national average6 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC153615

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 09/01/2024
Sentry Select Insurance Company· policy A0256751001
Authority history (40) ▾
11/04/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2020)
05/13/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2020)
11/04/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2019)
11/06/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/17/2017)
11/04/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2016)
11/04/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2015)
10/17/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/14/2011)
12/08/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
02/22/2007MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (11/05/2007)
08/21/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2006)
08/21/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2006)
05/31/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2006)
05/31/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2006)
03/03/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2006)
03/03/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2006)
09/23/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2005)
09/23/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/24/2005)
06/28/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2005)
06/28/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2005)
04/11/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2005)
Insurance history15 insurers on record
Filing timeline (55) ▾
  1. HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2023 → 09/01/2024
  2. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2020 → 12/01/2023
  3. ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/09/2020 → 12/01/2020
  4. ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2019 → 06/09/2020
  5. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2018 → 12/01/2019
  6. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2017 → 12/01/2018
  7. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2018 → 12/01/2018
  8. STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2016 → 12/01/2017
  9. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2015 → 12/01/2016
  10. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2016 → 12/01/2016
  11. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/31/2016 → 12/01/2016
  12. WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2015 → 10/31/2016
  13. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2012 → 12/01/2015
  14. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/12/2011 → 12/01/2012
  15. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/12/2011 → 01/18/2012

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle53 inspections · 35.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver86 inspections · 2.3% OOS · National 6.7%

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

6

Tow-away

6

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
100
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
40
40 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3.2M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi40 drivers
Company officer
TIM BUTTS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2010-09-10
Last MCS-150 update
2025-12-12
Census status
Active

Fleet: 50 trucks · 50 owned tractors · 50 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

92 events
  1. 12/12/2025MCS-150 update filed

    3.2M mi reported (2024)

  2. 09/01/2024Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0256751001

  3. 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy DC910023

  4. 12/01/2023Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 2600034

  5. 12/01/2020Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000080

  6. 11/04/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2020)

  7. 06/09/2020Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000080

  8. 05/13/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2020)

  9. 12/01/2019Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 109941001

  10. 11/04/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2019)

  11. 12/01/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08625001

  12. 12/01/2017Insurance cancelled — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy JST1001341

  13. 11/06/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/17/2017)

  14. 12/01/2016Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0712701

  15. 11/04/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2016)

  16. 10/31/2016Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy JFT0712701

  17. 12/01/2015Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA120195

  18. 11/04/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2015)

  19. 12/01/2012Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06979100

  20. 01/18/2012Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06947200

  21. 11/12/2011Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06947200

  22. 11/12/2011Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TEA390001110

  23. 10/17/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/14/2011)

  24. 01/05/2011Out-of-service order rescinded
  25. 12/08/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  26. 12/03/2010Federal out-of-service order

    New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

  27. 09/10/2010Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

  28. 11/07/2007Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IHR0307341-00

  29. 10/26/2007Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00466800

  30. 05/25/2007Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IHR 7916840-00

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2016-04-13
Last review
2024-04-26
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-12-12
Reported mileage
3,200,000 mi (2024)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Oct 2026 · Page refreshed: Nov 3, 2026, 12:44 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.