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ELS

3236 LANDMARK DR SUITE 117 · North Charleston, SC 29418

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(919) 778-5777 Tap to call
  • MC #153615
  • USDOT #2074781 USDOT Active
  • 50
    Power Units
  • 40
    Drivers
  • Carrier/iep
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ELS is a North Charleston, SC freight carrier/iep that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 50 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-153615 and their USDOT number is 2074781.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/12/2025 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ELS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/12/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,200,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 41 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: OH (41), MI (21), IN (13), NC (4), AR (3), KY (1), MS (1), IL (1), SC (1). Home base: North Charleston, South Carolina.

Safety Record

27 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.78 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 6 Vehicle Maintenance 9.34 34 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 2

Inspection Summary

  • 86
    Total
  • 44
    Clean
  • 42
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× 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

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 26

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ELS
3236 LANDMARK DR SUITE 117
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29418
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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