Carrier profile · USDOT 2268460 · MC774557 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Essential Transport

Downey, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2012
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated Food+3 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
55K
Annual miles
14 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 9.09 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC774557
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 11, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Hyundai Marine & Fire Ins Co LTD (US Branch) · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
55,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2268460
MC / docket
MC-774557
Legal name
Essential Transport
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 31, 2012
Last MCS-150
Mar 4, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Essential Transport's USDOT number?

Essential Transport's USDOT number is 2268460 and its docket number is MC774557.

Is Essential Transport authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Essential Transport's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Essential Transport's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 4, 2026.

What insurance does Essential Transport carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Hyundai Marine & Fire Ins Co LTD (US Branch).

Where is Essential Transport located?

Essential Transport is located at 10236 Old River School Rd Unit 1, Downey, CA, 90241. Phone: (562) 291-4653.

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