Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
9,805 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 121018 · MC-97275 ·
Estes Express Lines
DBA ESTES
9,805 power unitsavg 6.6 yrNational · 49 statesRICHMOND, VA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-97275 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9,805Power units
3,600 observed · MCS-150
4,556Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 8244 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
824 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
ESTES EXPRESS LINES (USDOT 121018) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective May 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 4,616 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2,712 vehicle-level and 4,564 driver-level — across 49 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 593 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 206 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 29, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 29, 2001 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESTES EXPRESS LINES's USDOT number?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES's USDOT number is 121018, and its motor carrier number is MC-97275.
Is ESTES EXPRESS LINES authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. ESTES EXPRESS LINES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESTES EXPRESS LINES's safety record?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES has a 16.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8,244 roadside inspections, with 593 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ESTES EXPRESS LINES's fleet?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES operates 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESTES EXPRESS LINES based?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 49 states.
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