Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC
USDOT 41539 · MC-269395 · Denver, Colorado · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC (dba Willbur Ellis Wilbur Ellis Agribusiness) is a corporation based in Denver, Colorado, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,208 power units and 833 drivers, which ranks it #2 by fleet size among 122 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Colorado. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 349 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 9.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 1 fatality, 14 tow-away), or 1.2 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Willbur Ellis Wilbur Ellis Agribusiness |
| USDOT number | 41539 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-269395 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4582 S Ulster St, Denver, CO 80237 |
| Phone | (720) 306-6340 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 41539.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 673 | 166 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 250 | 55 | 0 |
| Trailers | 803 | 24 | 0 |
- 0.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 17,850,859 miles reported for 2024 – about 14,777 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 88% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 763 CDL drivers; 237 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 238 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Colorado carriers with 50+ units (122).
| Measure | Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC | Same size, US | CO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.0% | 14.8% | 19.0% | 39% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 63% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 56% lower than average |
| Inspections | 349 | 240 with a driver check, 277 with a vehicle check, 139 BASIC violations recorded, 71 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 9, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Colorado
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Colorado carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC?
Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC is registered with USDOT number 41539 and operating authority MC-269395.
How many trucks does Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC have?
It reports 1,208 power units (305 tractors, 839 straight trucks) and 827 trailers, with 833 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 24, 2025).
Where is Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Denver, Colorado 80237.
What is the out-of-service rate of Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.