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Carrier profile · USDOT 3758659 · MC-1337163 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Ester Cargo Inc
245 power unitsavg 5.2 yrNational · 43 statesNAPERVILLE, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1337163 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
245Power units
107 observed · MCS-150
174Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration44 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo35.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
29 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ESTER CARGO INC (USDOT 3758659) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA effective May 12, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 224 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 87 vehicle-level and 224 driver-level — across 43 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 29 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 245 power units and 145 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 28, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESTER CARGO INC's USDOT number?
ESTER CARGO INC's USDOT number is 3758659, and its motor carrier number is MC-1337163.
Is ESTER CARGO INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, ESTER CARGO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESTER CARGO INC's safety record?
ESTER CARGO INC has a 35.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 323 roadside inspections, with 29 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is ESTER CARGO INC's fleet?
ESTER CARGO INC operates 245 power units and 145 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESTER CARGO INC based?
ESTER CARGO INC is based in NAPERVILLE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 43 states.
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