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Carrier profile · USDOT 2356841 · MC-835103 · Updated 07/18/2026

ESS INDUSTRIAL INC

8 power unitsavg 12.3 yrLocal · 2 statesWOODRUFF, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-835103 ACTIVE
Verified linksessindustrial.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(842) 845-2059Email dispatchbrad.dowbak@essindustrial.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

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

Insurance on fileEstablished 14 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority13 yr active
since 2012
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.3 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

13 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 13-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC safe to work with?

Is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC safe to load? ESS INDUSTRIAL INC (USDOT 2356841, MC-835103) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WOODRUFF, SC, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers. Operating authority has been active 13 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 19 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (75/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC's USDOT number?

ESS INDUSTRIAL INC's USDOT number is 2356841, and its motor carrier number is MC-835103.

Is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, ESS INDUSTRIAL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC's safety record?

ESS INDUSTRIAL INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).

How big is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC's fleet?

ESS INDUSTRIAL INC operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ESS INDUSTRIAL INC based?

ESS INDUSTRIAL INC is based in WOODRUFF, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.