Ellis Towing Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Bardstown, KY.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 21 | 19 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 21 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 21 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 65% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 98% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70% | 92% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state KY accounts for 67% of activity. Activity outside home state (KY): 33%.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | OH | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1 |
| May 1, 2024 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.46 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 4.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date |
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| Code |
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| Description |
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| BASIC |
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| OOS |
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| Mar 17, 2026 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 39111B4DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 39282A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 39360D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 39617C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 39111B4DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | Driver Fitness | Yes |