Transport Essential Safety Record
DOT# 4047948 · Winston-salem, NC 27103-6775 · 6785005225
Legal name: Essential Talent LLC
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Transport Essential (DOT# 4047948) in Winston-salem, North Carolina has 37 inspections on record with 62 violations and a 13.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 62 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.
Inspection History · 37 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | MT | 0 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-MAY-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company | $750 |
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.