According to FMCSA records, Estes (DOT# 121018) in Richmond, Virginia has 7,275 inspections on record with 6,210 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 572 crashes, including 10 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
7,275Inspections
12.5%Vehicle OOS Rate
572Crashes
9,805Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (910 of 7,275)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (60 of 7,275)National: 6.4%
55%OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Virginia
29%crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Virginia
Violation Categories · 6,210 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
6,210total violations across 7,275 inspections
1,091violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3,338
Unsafe Driving
1,893
Hours of Service
448
Driver Fitness
67
Hazardous Materials
410
Other
54
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC097275
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
N/A
05/01/2025
SURETY
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
N/A
10/01/2013
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.