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ELLINGTON TRANSPORTATION LLC

40 FOLLY FIELD RD UNIT C346 · Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #892300
  • USDOT #2531849 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ELLINGTON TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Hilton Head Island, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-892300 and their USDOT number is 2531849.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/06/2026 · last updated Sep 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,545,352 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: GA (19), FL (4), AL (1), SC (1). Home base: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.62 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.97 8 Vehicle Maintenance 11.33 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.27 1

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ELLINGTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
40 FOLLY FIELD RD UNIT C346
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928
Mailing Address
ELLINGTON TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 13031
DUBLIN, GA 31021

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