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Carrier profile · USDOT 4296326 ·
Essential Bus Line Inc
DBA ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION
0 power unitsavg 14.9 yrLocal · 1 statesLOS ANGELES, CA96/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.9Avg age (yr)
2005–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.9 yr
Model years 2005–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
24 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
ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC (USDOT 4296326) has a Vektor safety score of 96/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 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 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 24 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 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 6, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 16, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC's USDOT number?
ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC's USDOT number is 4296326.
Is ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC's safety record?
ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC's fleet?
ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC operates 0 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC based?
ESSENTIAL BUS LINE INC is based in LOS ANGELES, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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