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Carrier profile · USDOT 1958677 · MC-694945 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC
79 power unitsavg 13 yrLocal · 2 statesDAMASCUS, AR74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-694945 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
79Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
2007–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo60.060.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2007–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1958677) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 60.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 79 power units and 59 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 1, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1958677, and its motor carrier number is MC-694945.
Is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, ESS TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC operates 79 power units and 59 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC based?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in DAMASCUS, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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