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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 121018 · MC97275 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Estes Express Lines

DBA Estes · Richmond, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal Containers+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (804) 353-1900
9,805
Power units
8,821
Drivers
4,566
Inspections · 24 mo
585
Crashes · 24 mo
621M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 9 fatal crashes in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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
16.5%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 444 of 2,685 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 37 of 4,537 inspections
Crashes
585
9 fatal207 injury558 tow-away
Crash rate 0.47 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4,566
Driver inspections
4,537
Vehicle inspections
2,685
People injured
272
Fatalities
9
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2001)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC97275
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. —Surety bond / trust · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9,805
Power units
9,805
Trucks
9,331
Tractors owned
43,699
Trailers owned
8,821
Drivers
8,753
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
620,749,705 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
121018
MC / docket
MC-97275
Legal name
Estes Express Lines
DBA
Estes
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jul 29, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
8,821 (8,753)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (804) 353-1900

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Frequently asked

What is Estes Express Lines's USDOT number?

Estes Express Lines's USDOT number is 121018 and its docket number is MC97275.

Is Estes Express Lines authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Estes Express Lines's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4,566 roadside inspections, a 16.5% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 585 reportable crashes (9 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Estes Express Lines's fleet?

9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 29, 2025.

What insurance does Estes Express Lines carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file.

Where is Estes Express Lines located?

Estes Express Lines is located at 3901 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23230. Phone: (804) 353-1900.

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