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Carrier profile · USDOT 2206248

MICHAEL ELLIS

DBA SUNDOWN TRANSPORT

1 power unitsWEST COLUMBIA, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
Call dispatch(979) 482-3583Email dispatchMELLIS255@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 15 yearsNo inspection history despite active fleet
Operating authority14 yr active
since 2011
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

14 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readCarrier, 14-yr authority — unrated.Full read

Is MICHAEL ELLIS safe to work with?

Is MICHAEL ELLIS safe to load? MICHAEL ELLIS (USDOT 2206248) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in WEST COLUMBIA, TX, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 14 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it unrated (50/100), with the leading concern: no inspection history despite active fleet. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
MEMICHAEL ELLIS 50
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Frequently asked

What is MICHAEL ELLIS's USDOT number?

MICHAEL ELLIS's USDOT number is 2206248.

Is MICHAEL ELLIS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL ELLIS is active in the FMCSA register.

How big is MICHAEL ELLIS's fleet?

MICHAEL ELLIS operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MICHAEL ELLIS based?

MICHAEL ELLIS is based in WEST COLUMBIA, TX.