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ESTES EXPRESS LINES

DBA: ESTES
DOT# 121018 MC# 97275 Broker / Carrier Richmond, Virginia
9,805
Power Units
8,821
Total Drivers
575
Crashes

Company Information

Legal NameESTES EXPRESS LINES
DBA NameESTES
DOT Number121018
MC Number97275
Entity TypeBroker / Carrier
Operating StatusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationRichmond, Virginia
Added06/01/1974
Last Updated07/29/2025

Operating Authorities

AuthorityAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC097275
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating47 years

Cargo Transported

General FreightMetal/Sheets/CoilsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain/Feed/HayChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm Supplies

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire
⚠ Hazardous Materials

Mileage

Annual Mileage620,749,705 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

8821
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
8753
CDL Drivers
8821
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi3774
Interstate <100mi5047
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

TypeOwnedTerm LeasedTrip Leased
Truck474--
Tractor9331--
Trailer43699--
Fleet Size CodeZ
HazMatYes

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Quick Facts

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TypeBroker / Carrier
Fleet9,805 units
Mileage620,749,705 mi
HazMatYes
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections7,441
Drivers8,821
Operating47 years
MCS-15007/2025
Fleet CodeZ

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Licensing & Insurance

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FormTypeInsurance CarrierPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
82BIPDFIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLANDLPM9428161$005/01/202305/01/2025Replaced
82BIPDUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.603-102582-9$005/01/202205/01/2023Replaced
82BIPDUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.603-101887-2$005/01/202105/01/2022Replaced
82BIPDUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.603-101387-7$005/01/202005/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA2991888$10,00005/01/201905/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA2991887$10,00005/01/201905/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA2991889$10,00005/01/201905/01/2020Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA7742246$10,00005/01/201805/01/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA7742248$10,00005/01/201805/01/2018Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA1921950$10,00005/01/201705/01/2018Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA1921951$10,00005/01/201705/01/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA1921949$10,00005/01/201705/01/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA3434145$10,00005/01/201605/01/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA5260882$10,00005/01/201504/23/2016Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA5260884$10,00005/01/201505/01/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA5260883$10,00005/01/201505/01/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 4584359$5,00005/01/201405/01/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 4882361$5,00005/01/201305/01/2014Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 4882143$5,00005/01/201205/01/2013Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PACA 4882143$5,00005/01/201205/29/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA2946742$5,00005/01/201105/23/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA2946742$5,00005/01/201105/01/2012Replaced
34CARGOTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA8706P756$005/01/201012/20/2018Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$5,00005/01/200205/01/2011Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$5,00005/01/200205/29/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$1,00005/01/200205/01/2002Replaced
91BIPDZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$005/01/200205/01/2002Replaced
91BIPDZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$005/01/200210/15/2006Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$75005/01/200205/01/2002Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 2983623-00$75005/01/200211/03/2006Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.DRE 2832600$1,00005/01/200005/23/2002Cancelled
91BIPDACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISAHO 631642 6$005/01/199505/01/2002Replaced
91BIPDACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISAHO 631642 6$005/01/199508/21/2003Cancelled
91XBIPD/ExcessFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.7970-38-71$4,00005/01/199405/01/1995Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAISAH06314740$1,00005/01/199305/01/1995Replaced
34CARGOFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6569094$005/01/199201/10/2010Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA5260882$10,00004/23/201605/01/2016Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA5260882$10,00004/23/201605/06/2016Cancelled
84SURETYFIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND08685332$004/04/200310/01/2013Replaced
84SURETYAMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING929181930$004/04/200104/04/2003Cancelled
34CARGOFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.6617867$001/10/201005/01/2010Replaced
DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED12/24/1981--
MC097275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/14/2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATION01/05/2010
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED11/26/1980--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED11/26/1980--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED11/21/1980--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED11/21/1980--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED11/08/1984--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED09/22/1980--
MC097275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/21/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/05/2006
MC097275CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/21/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/05/2006
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED08/08/1984--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED08/07/1981--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED07/31/1981--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED06/17/1985--
MC097275CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/08/1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/08/1992
MC097275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION06/08/1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATION07/08/1992
MC097275PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED05/30/2001--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED05/26/1981--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED05/17/1978--
MC097275BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/30/2003DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/21/2003
MC097275CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/25/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/28/2016
MC097275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/25/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/28/2016
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED04/03/1986--
MC097275CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/28/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/07/2016
MC097275COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/28/2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATION04/07/2016
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED03/28/1989--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED03/20/1981--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED03/20/1981--
MC097275PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED03/01/2002--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED02/07/1983--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED01/09/1986--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED--
MC097275MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED--

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Crash & Inspection Records

873
Individual Crash Records
1,789
Inspection Records
DateLocationStateDetailsSeverity
03/15/2025HoustonTXRear-end collisionInjury
11/02/2024MemphisTNLane departureTow-Away
06/18/2024ChicagoILIntersectionProperty Damage

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Contact Details

Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST

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Insurance Information

Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493

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Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes575
Fatal10
Injury198
Tow-Away367
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections4,648
Out of Service35
OOS Rate0.8%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections2,793
Out of Service470
OOS Rate16.8%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total1,172
OOS35
OOS Rate3.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 05/15/2012 | Rated: 01/29/2001

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FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.

Unsafe Driving 547 violations / 522 inspections
Measure: 0.80 Threshold: 60%
Hours-of-Service Compliance 86 violations / 79 inspections
Measure: 0.04 Threshold: 60%
Driver Fitness 30 violations / 28 inspections
Measure: 0.04 Threshold: 75%
Controlled Substances/&#8203;Alcohol 1 violations / 1 inspections
Measure: 0.00 Threshold: 75%
Vehicle Maintenance 1,331 violations / 878 inspections
Measure: 2.26 Threshold: 75%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017

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