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
| Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck | 474 | - | - |
| Tractor | 9331 | - | - |
| Trailer | 43699 | - | - |
Fleet Size CodeZ
HazMatYes
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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
Licensing & Insurance
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| Form | Type | Insurance Carrier | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | BIPD | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM9428161 | $0 | 05/01/2023 | 05/01/2025 | Replaced |
| 82 | BIPD | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102582-9 | $0 | 05/01/2022 | 05/01/2023 | Replaced |
| 82 | BIPD | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101887-2 | $0 | 05/01/2021 | 05/01/2022 | Replaced |
| 82 | BIPD | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-101387-7 | $0 | 05/01/2020 | 05/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2991888 | $10,000 | 05/01/2019 | 05/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2991887 | $10,000 | 05/01/2019 | 05/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2991889 | $10,000 | 05/01/2019 | 05/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 7742246 | $10,000 | 05/01/2018 | 05/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 7742248 | $10,000 | 05/01/2018 | 05/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1921950 | $10,000 | 05/01/2017 | 05/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1921951 | $10,000 | 05/01/2017 | 05/01/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1921949 | $10,000 | 05/01/2017 | 05/01/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3434145 | $10,000 | 05/01/2016 | 05/01/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260882 | $10,000 | 05/01/2015 | 04/23/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260884 | $10,000 | 05/01/2015 | 05/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260883 | $10,000 | 05/01/2015 | 05/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 4584359 | $5,000 | 05/01/2014 | 05/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 4882361 | $5,000 | 05/01/2013 | 05/01/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 4882143 | $5,000 | 05/01/2012 | 05/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 4882143 | $5,000 | 05/01/2012 | 05/29/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2946742 | $5,000 | 05/01/2011 | 05/23/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2946742 | $5,000 | 05/01/2011 | 05/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8706P756 | $0 | 05/01/2010 | 12/20/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $5,000 | 05/01/2002 | 05/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $5,000 | 05/01/2002 | 05/29/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $1,000 | 05/01/2002 | 05/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91 | BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $0 | 05/01/2002 | 05/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91 | BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $0 | 05/01/2002 | 10/15/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $750 | 05/01/2002 | 05/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 2983623-00 | $750 | 05/01/2002 | 11/03/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | DRE 2832600 | $1,000 | 05/01/2000 | 05/23/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91 | BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAHO 631642 6 | $0 | 05/01/1995 | 05/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91 | BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAHO 631642 6 | $0 | 05/01/1995 | 08/21/2003 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 7970-38-71 | $4,000 | 05/01/1994 | 05/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | ISAH06314740 | $1,000 | 05/01/1993 | 05/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6569094 | $0 | 05/01/1992 | 01/10/2010 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260882 | $10,000 | 04/23/2016 | 05/01/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260882 | $10,000 | 04/23/2016 | 05/06/2016 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 08685332 | $0 | 04/04/2003 | 10/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 929181930 | $0 | 04/04/2001 | 04/04/2003 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6617867 | $0 | 01/10/2010 | 05/01/2010 | Replaced |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/24/1981 | - | - |
| MC097275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/14/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/05/2010 |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/26/1980 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/26/1980 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/21/1980 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/21/1980 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/08/1984 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 09/22/1980 | - | - |
| MC097275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/21/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/05/2006 |
| MC097275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/21/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/05/2006 |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/08/1984 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/07/1981 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 07/31/1981 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 06/17/1985 | - | - |
| MC097275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/08/1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/08/1992 |
| MC097275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/08/1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/08/1992 |
| MC097275 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 05/30/2001 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/26/1981 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/17/1978 | - | - |
| MC097275 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/30/2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/21/2003 |
| MC097275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/25/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/28/2016 |
| MC097275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/25/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/28/2016 |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 04/03/1986 | - | - |
| MC097275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/28/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/07/2016 |
| MC097275 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/28/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/07/2016 |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/28/1989 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/20/1981 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/20/1981 | - | - |
| MC097275 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 03/01/2002 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 02/07/1983 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/09/1986 | - | - |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | - | - | |
| MC097275 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | - | - |
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Crash & Inspection Records
873
Individual Crash Records
1,789
Inspection Records
| Date | Location | State | Details | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 | Houston | TX | Rear-end collision | Injury |
| 11/02/2024 | Memphis | TN | Lane departure | Tow-Away |
| 06/18/2024 | Chicago | IL | Intersection | Property Damage |
Contact Details
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST
Insurance Information
Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493
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
BASIC Safety Scores
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/​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