Els LLC
USDOT 2074781 · MC-153615 · North Charleston, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Els LLC (dba Els) is a company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 100 power units and 40 drivers, which ranks it #40 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 86 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 35.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 6.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Els LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Els |
| USDOT number | 2074781 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-153615 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3236 Landmark Dr Suite 117, North Charleston, SC 29418 |
| Phone | (919) 778-5777 |
| First registered | Sep 10, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2074781.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.40 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 3,200,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 32,000 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 40 CDL drivers; 40 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Els LLC | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.8% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 90% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 11% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.0 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 34% higher than average |
| Inspections | 86 | 86 with a driver check, 53 with a vehicle check, 95 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 13, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Els LLC?
Els LLC is registered with USDOT number 2074781 and operating authority MC-153615.
How many trucks does Els LLC have?
It reports 100 power units (50 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 50 trailers, with 40 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 12, 2025).
Where is Els LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in North Charleston, South Carolina 29418.
What is the out-of-service rate of Els LLC?
Over 24 months, 35.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.