Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Essence Transportation IncUSDOT 3996426CHICAGO, IL
Carrier profile
Essence Transportation Inc
- USDOT
- 3996426
- MC
- 1500758
Inspected in 4 jurisdictionsCHICAGO, IL
CARRIER INACTIVEHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
3 seen in inspections
4Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.3Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.USDOT registration inactive · No active operating authority · 33.3% of vehicle inspections out of service
USDOT registration inactive
Watch · 3
USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.33.3% of vehicle inspections out of serviceCarrier33.3%Benchmark22.3%11 percentage points above benchmark.
In good standing · 1
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
3 seen in inspections
4Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.3Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
5.3 yr
Model years 2013–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
3 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2022. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 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
ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3996426) has a Vektor safety score of 53/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% 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 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 4 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 22, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 3996426, and its motor carrier number is MC-1500758.
Is ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC is inactive in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Inactive; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 53/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC based?
ESSENCE TRANSPORTATION INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 jurisdictions.