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Carrier profile · USDOT 2495404 · MC-864233 · Updated 06/13/2026

ESSENTIAL LLC

DBA ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION

0 power unitsavg 15.8 yrLocal · 1 statesLOS ANGELES, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-864233 ACTIVE
Verified linksessentialtransportation.orgFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.8Avg age (yr)
2005–2016 · vPIC
Call dispatch(310) 901-7766Email dispatchET@ESSENTIALTRANSPORTATION.ORG

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Established 12 yearsNo BASIC safety alertsNo active operating authority
Operating authority12 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 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

Small fleet

0 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.8 yr

Model years 2005–2016 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 12-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is ESSENTIAL LLC safe to work with?

Is ESSENTIAL LLC safe to load? ESSENTIAL LLC (USDOT 2495404, MC-864233) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LOS ANGELES, CA, operating 0 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 12 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 15 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below 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 (78/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is ESSENTIAL LLC's USDOT number?

ESSENTIAL LLC's USDOT number is 2495404, and its motor carrier number is MC-864233.

Is ESSENTIAL LLC authorized to operate?

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

What is ESSENTIAL LLC's safety record?

ESSENTIAL LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 78/100 (tier: review).

How big is ESSENTIAL LLC's fleet?

ESSENTIAL LLC operates 0 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ESSENTIAL LLC based?

ESSENTIAL LLC is based in LOS ANGELES, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.