FMCSA carrier record
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
USDOT 121018 · MC-97275 · RICHMOND, VA
Privately held national LTL carrier.
Operating authority
Active authority
Insurance on file
Yes
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units
9805
Drivers
8821
Vehicle OOS rate
16.8%
Risk flags
- Operating authority: FMCSA records show this carrier is allowed to operate.
- Insurance on file: Active insurance is on file with FMCSA.
- $750k cargo coverage: Cargo insurance requirement not reported by FMCSA.
- Safety rating: FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (2001-01-29).
- Out-of-service rate: Vehicle OOS 16.8% · Driver OOS 0.8%.
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