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Asset-based
9,805 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 121018 · MC-97275 · Updated 06/13/2026
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
DBA ESTES
9,805 power unitsavg 6.8 yrNational · 49 statesRICHMOND, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-97275 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9,805Power units
3,565 observed · MCS-150
4,518Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 7599 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo16.816.8 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal204204
581 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is ESTES EXPRESS LINES safe to work with?
Is ESTES EXPRESS LINES safe to load? ESTES EXPRESS LINES (USDOT 121018, MC-97275) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RICHMOND, VA, operating 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7,599 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 581 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
EEESTES EXPRESS LINES 88
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Frequently asked
What is ESTES EXPRESS LINES's USDOT number?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES's USDOT number is 121018, and its motor carrier number is MC-97275.
Is ESTES EXPRESS LINES authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, ESTES EXPRESS LINES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESTES EXPRESS LINES's safety record?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES has a 16.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7,599 roadside inspections, with 581 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 ESTES EXPRESS LINES's fleet?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES operates 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESTES EXPRESS LINES based?
ESTES EXPRESS LINES is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 49 states.