ESTES EXPRESS LINES is a motor carrier based in RICHMOND, VA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 121018 and MC number 97275. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. ESTES EXPRESS LINES reports a fleet of 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, Machinery, Large Objects, Farm Supplies, and Beverages. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 4544 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.84% and 585 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, and DE. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 2001. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for ESTES EXPRESS LINES over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for ESTES EXPRESS LINES.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 97275 | Active | None | Active | 2016-04-28 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Bond | — | — | 2013-10-01 00:00:00 |
States where ESTES EXPRESS LINES has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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