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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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J & T ELLIS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2074827 · MC724852 · EIN 38-4134775 · NOT AUTHORIZED
321 NORTH PONDEROSA DR, PRICE, UT, 84501
JOHN W ELLIS
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on filePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
5 / 110
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance96 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Other6 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
UT4
WY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.31 | 2.31 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25.25 | 25.25 | — | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.25 | 1.25 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-09-17. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 14 vehicles seen in inspections
7 truck7 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOHN W ELLIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2010-09-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC | 2170456 | 3 VINs | strong |
| JOHN W ELLIS | 1134279 | officer | strong |
| JOHN W ELLIS | 2520402 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOHN W ELLIS (USDOT 1134279, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
10/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT11478A
08/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
10/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZN1287
07/05/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP71638A
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP71638A
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7694041
12/26/2019 — Insurance name changed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7694041
12/12/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7694041
11/22/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2019)
06/15/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/10/2025)
10/20/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — DISMISSED
09/10/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2074827.