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Carrier profile · USDOT 3662491 · MC-1266791 · Updated 06/13/2026

ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC

DBA ESSENTIAL CARGO

2 power unitsavg 6.8 yrRegional · 7 statesALEXANDRIA, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1266791 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
2017–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(240) 796-7874Email dispatchESSENTIALCARGOGROUP@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority5 yr active
since 2021
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo66.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.8 yr

Model years 2017–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityFlagged

5 yr unchanged

Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.

AI readRegional operator, 5-yr authority, 67% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC safe to work with?

Is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC safe to load? ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC (USDOT 3662491, MC-1266791) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in ALEXANDRIA, VA, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 66.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (79/100), with the leading concern: reincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
ECESSENTIAL CARGO LLC 79
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Frequently asked

What is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC's USDOT number?

ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC's USDOT number is 3662491, and its motor carrier number is MC-1266791.

Is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC's safety record?

ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 79/100 (tier: review).

How big is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC's fleet?

ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC based?

ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC is based in ALEXANDRIA, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.