Big E Transportation LLCUSDOT 1762766VR 70/100RICHMOND, VA

Carrier profileFMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026

Big E Transportation LLC

USDOT: 1762766
MC: 644288

Inspected in 20 jurisdictionsRICHMOND, VA

CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations

380Reported power

149 seen in inspections

121Trailers seen

Inspection records

4.5Avg age (yr)

2005–2026 · vPIC

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Assessment evidence · FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.36.9% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record · MCS-150 update due

Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average

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36.9% of vehicle inspections out of serviceCarrier36.9%Benchmark22.3%14.6 percentage points above benchmark.Fatal crash on record6 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.

In good standing · 3

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.18 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2008.

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

USDOT registration yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$4M in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo36.9%

▲ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

22 in 24 mo

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations

380Reported power

149 seen in inspections

121Trailers seen

Inspection records

4.5Avg age (yr)

2005–2026 · vPIC

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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

380 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Observed fleet ageObserved

4.5 yr

Model years 2005–2026. No peer comparison available.

Registration historyOn record

18 yr registered

USDOT record added in 2008. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

12 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

Before you tender

What to check before you tender

CheckAsk for the last annual inspection and brake and equipment maintenance records
Vehicle OOS 36.92% on 130 vehicle inspections in 24 months, above the 22.26% CVSA national average.
CheckConfirm ELD provider and check recent HOS violations dates
40 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Oct 23, 2026.
CheckRequest a current COI
Insurance cancellation effective Jun 30, 2026.

Available records

About these records

Counts reflect returned source records. No observations does not mean no activity; additional access does not guarantee more records.

Historical filings do not establish current coverage. Observed units are a sample, not a complete fleet inventory. Shared vehicle matches are research leads, not proof of ownership or fraud.

Safety

211 inspections · rolling 24 months · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 36.9%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 2.8%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

24-mo population · 130 vehicle / 211 driver checks

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

31.3% · latest 6-mo window▲ Rising

How to read this trend

Vehicle-level inspections resulting in a vehicle OOS order, pooled over each trailing six-month window. Trending up 2.2 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark measures the same population.

Roadside inspection history· 24 calendar months · current month partial

207 inspections · Dec '24–Nov '26

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

How to read monthly counts

Monthly FMCSA records across 24 calendar months, including the current partial month. This calendar window differs from the rolling day-level inspection summary. Vehicle and driver populations can overlap within one inspection. The line shows inspections with any OOS result.

Inspection coverage· annual inspections / registered power unit

Annual inspections per registered power unit.

Thin coverage

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈0.3 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Few roadside inspections for a 380-unit fleet — the out-of-service and violation signals above rest on a small sample, so weight them cautiously.

Registered power units: 380
Inspections · 24 mo: 211
Annualized: ≈106 / yr
Coverage: ≈0.3 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

Recorded violations · ranked by frequency

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving135 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance50 · 39 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance30 · 8 OOS
390.21 USDOT number marking on vehicleUnsafe Driving22 · 0 OOS
393.110 Cargo securement — number of tiedownsVehicle Maintenance20 · 19 OOS
393.104 Cargo securement — tiedownsVehicle Maintenance15 · 2 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance14 · 2 OOS
396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance13 · 0 OOS
393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance12 · 0 OOS
395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance12 · 0 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: Inactive

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$4,000,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$4M in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

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Coverage requirements

Filed BIPD coverage of $4M meets or exceeds the $750K general-freight floor (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities require $1M–$5M; verify against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$1M BIPD last filed ’25 · 5 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse

Westfield’09–’16

American Hallmark’16–’21

Incline’22–’25

2008201320182023now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 6 insurer eras are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $4,000,000 · LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY · since Jun 2011

All 6 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY	Jun 2022 → Jun 2025	$1M	1
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY	Dec 2021 → Dec 2021	$1M	4
AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS	Jun 2016 → Dec 2021	$1M	1
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.	Jun 2009 → Jun 2016	$1M	1
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.	Jun 2008 → Jun 2009	$1M	2
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	Jun 2008 → Jul 2009	$1M	1

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 15, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 380
Observed power (24 mo): 149
Trailers (towed): 121

Power units define capacity; trailers stay separate.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

Average age

2026

Newest model yr

2005

Oldest model yr

53.7%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 20 jurisdictions · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 15, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational

revealed

Jurisdictions observed

19 US states · DC

Mapped inspections · 24 mo

FL busiest

US inspection map· US states and DC · roadside inspections, last 24 mo

US map; all recognized jurisdiction counts below.

2 inspections lack a recognized state/province code and are excluded from geographic counts.

Inspection counts by jurisdiction

Florida: 86 inspections
Ohio: 24 inspections
Indiana: 22 inspections
Maryland: 19 inspections
Illinois: 11 inspections
Texas: 11 inspections
Michigan: 8 inspections
Tennessee: 5 inspections
Wisconsin: 5 inspections
Alabama: 3 inspections
District of Columbia: 3 inspections
Kentucky: 2 inspections
Massachusetts: 2 inspections
Virginia: 2 inspections
Delaware: 1 inspections
Iowa: 1 inspections
Mississippi: 1 inspections
North Carolina: 1 inspections
New Jersey: 1 inspections
New York: 1 inspections

Home base

RICHMOND, VA

1501 NORTH HAMILTON ST

Most inspections: FL

86 inspections

FL 86 · OH 24 · IN 22

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Network & connections

Shared vehicles & matching records · not a fraud finding

FMCSA network & connections data as of Nov 14, 2026

Connection records are not fraud findings. Shared vehicles or business details alone do not establish ownership, common management or wrongdoing.

Last 12 months: 8 vehicles observed under 5 other carriers

The same VINs appear in inspection records under more than one USDOT: 1601976 2586846 1848667 3330935 186154Leases, equipment sales and owner-operators changing carriers can explain overlaps. A match alone is not evidence of double brokering or fraud.

Show all-time history (100 vehicles · 72 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: 16130 347778 3082503 900646 1979888 2148558 564572 1838380

Matching registration email domain

@estes-express.com — 5 carriers: 20293 121018 1848667 3330935

Matching officer name

donnie hughes — 2 carriers: USDOT 1830520

This is a name match, not a verified match to the same person.

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered capacity materially exceeds what is observed roadside — the MCS-150 may be stale or the fleet under-utilized.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 14, 2026

Location

Physical address: 1501 NORTH HAMILTON ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23230
Mailing address: PO BOX 6875, RICHMOND, VA, 23230
Operation: Interstate· Hazmat

Contact

Phone: (877) 795-1505
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: estes-express.com

Registration

Officers: Donnie Hughes · Steven Sproles
USDOT / docket: 1762766 · MC-644288
First registered: Apr 18, 2008
Last MCS-150: Aug 13, 2024 · 10,711,943 mi (2023)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Feb 3, 2012
Recordable crash rate: 0.75
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

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FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 14, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

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37%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

48 of 130 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

300violation records

77OOS-tagged records

48 of 130inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Unsafe driving

1115%6 / 111

Other vehicle maintenance

10553%56 / 105

Lights

2825%7 / 28

Hours of service

270%0 / 27

Brakes

2114%3 / 21

Driver fitness

5100%5 / 5

Other / unclassified

30%0 / 3

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

60%

15%

30%

21%Nov 24 to May 254 / 19

51%May 25 to Nov 2520 / 39

37%Nov 25 to May 2614 / 38

29%May 26 to Nov 2610 / 34

Top 3 codes (47 of 300 records)

393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)21
392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)16
395.24 ELD — record edits / data10

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396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection10
390.21TB1-MC USDOT number marking on vehicle9
393.104F3 Cargo securement — tiedowns8
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)7
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)7
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)6
392.2-SLLIFTA State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)6
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)6
392.2-SLLSIV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5
393.100B-C Cargo securement (general)5
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)5
390.21TB2-DOT USDOT number marking on vehicle4
392.2-SLLTL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.7A-D Driving of commercial motor vehicles4
393.110B1-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns4
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Unified registration / MCS-1503
390.21TE2IV-D USDOT number marking on vehicle3
391.11B2-Q Driver not qualified3
392.2-SLLIRP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.8-D Driving of commercial motor vehicles3
392.9AA1 Failure to secure load / cargo not secured3
393.104B-C Cargo securement — tiedowns3
393.110B2I-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns3
393.110B3-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns3
393.23-LEU Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)3
393.78 Windshield wipers3
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)3
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps3
390.21(a) USDOT number marking on vehicle2
392.2-SLLS1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLSWZ State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2RG State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.9A2-C Failure to secure load / cargo not secured2
393.104B Cargo securement — tiedowns2
393.110C-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns2
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.45B2-B-VAC Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.75A3 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.9 Inoperative required lamps2
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.95F Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.9A-LFTSI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps2
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer2
395.3A2-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits2
395.3A3II Driving beyond hours-of-service limits2
395.8A Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing2
395.8E-HOSPD Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing2
396.3A1-BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
172.506A-HMPMC Other violation1
177.817E1-HMHC Other violation1
177.817E2-HMHC Other violation1
383.23A2-LCDLN Operating without a valid CDL1
391.11B4-CLHA Driver not qualified1
392.2-DMOVE State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEQP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLFC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLUP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2C State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2SLTRS State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.9A1 Failure to secure load / cargo not secured1
393.104F3-C Cargo securement — tiedowns1
393.104F4-C Cargo securement — tiedowns1
393.106C2-C Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.110 Cargo securement — number of tiedowns1
393.110B2II-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns1
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LCL Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LSLMWR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11B-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.203C-CBP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205C Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45DLUV Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.48A-BI-SA Brakes inoperative1
393.48A-BIBD Brakes inoperative1
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators1
393.55C2 Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.60C Windshield / glazing1
393.75A1-TBSP Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-ATIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-TFL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.78A-WS Windshield wipers1
393.79 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.86A2-RIG Rear impact guard / bumper1
393.95B Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-LBL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LCL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LHWS Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LLPL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LRLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSML Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LTSIR Inoperative required lamps1
393.9B-LRLIWR Inoperative required lamps1
395.22G-ELDMFV ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.22H1-ELDNUM ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.24C2II-ELDTN ELD — record edits / data1
395.24C2III-ELDSDN ELD — record edits / data1
395.3A2-HOSPRNP Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8A-ELD Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8F1-HOSM Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.17C Periodic (annual) inspection1
396.3A1-ALBV Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-HCM Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-TAOCV Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.5B Oil and/or grease leak1
396.5B-HWSL Oil and/or grease leak1

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Lights

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC.

BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 1762766) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 30, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.

The carrier received 211 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 130 vehicle-level and 211 driver-level — across 20 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.

The carrier has 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.

It reports 380 power units and 383 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 13, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 3, 2012 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.

What is BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 1762766, and its motor carrier number is MC-644288.

Is BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: Inactive.

What is BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 36.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 363 roadside inspections, with 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?

BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 380 power units and 383 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC based?

BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 jurisdictions.

Contact & documents

Call dispatch(877) 795-1505 Email dispatch[email protected]Carrier packetDownload / print · free

USDOT: 1762766
MC / Docket: MC-644288
Officer: DONNIE HUGHES
Address: 1501 NORTH HAMILTON ST
RICHMOND, VA, 23230

At a glance

Active for-hire authorityCommon authority · 18 yr since USDOT registration
$4M BIPD in forceBIPD in force — $4,000,000 · LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY · since Jun 2011
Vehicle OOS 36.9%vs 22.26% national — above benchmark.
6 fatal crashesOn the FMCSA crash record.

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