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Carrier profile · USDOT 293059 · MC-193846 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
ESSENDANT CO
DBA ESSENDANT
126 power unitsMulti-region · 12 statesDEERFIELD, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-193846 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
126Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 39 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 125 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.97.9 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
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Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ESSENDANT CO (USDOT 293059) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA effective Dec 29, 2015 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 73 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 38 vehicle-level and 73 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 126 power units and 99 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 30, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 20, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESSENDANT CO's USDOT number?
ESSENDANT CO's USDOT number is 293059, and its motor carrier number is MC-193846.
Is ESSENDANT CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, ESSENDANT CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESSENDANT CO's safety record?
ESSENDANT CO has a 7.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 125 roadside inspections, with 3 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 ESSENDANT CO's fleet?
ESSENDANT CO operates 126 power units and 99 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESSENDANT CO based?
ESSENDANT CO is based in DEERFIELD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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