Estes Grading & Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 781556 · Southaven, MS 38671 · 9012681761
Below-average safety record — scored 54/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 03/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 54/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Estes Grading & Trucking LLC (DOT# 781556) in Southaven, Mississippi has 11 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 72.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive 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 · 19 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 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | AR | 1 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | TN | 2 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 08/27/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 04/30/2024 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2024 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 07/17/2023 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 06/23/2023 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2023 | AR | 3 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-APR-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 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 | Brierfield Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.