ESTES EXPRESS LINES
Data confidence
The values below are exactly what FMCSA carries on file for this carrier. Items flagged here read as unusual. ProHRHQ does not override federal values — corrections go through DataQs or an updated MCS-150.
- Power units: 9,805 — Per FMCSA filing, this carrier reports a fleet size that is unusual for a single USDOT registration. The figure shown is what FMCSA carries on file; correction goes through DataQs or a new MCS-150.
- FMCSA safety rating: S (20010129) — Per FMCSA filing, the safety rating on file is 25 years old. FMCSA does not automatically expire ratings, but a rating issued before the 24-month review window does not reflect the current compliance posture.
What this carrier is
Registered with FMCSA in 1974, ESTES EXPRESS LINES is an enterprise-fleet tanker operator based in Richmond, VA. Operating footprint on the current MCS-150: 9,805 power units and 8,821 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC97275 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, beverages, paper products, and farm supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 29, 2001).
Fleet composition on file: 474 owned trucks, 9,331 owned tractors, 43,699 owned trailers.
Safety record
Reads as grade B. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | 3yr violations (TW) | Raw 3yr | Cohort avg | % of cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2035.00 | 1,929 | 2035.00 | 100.0% | |
| Hours-of-Service | 566.00 | 469 | 566.00 | 100.0% | |
| Driver Fitness | 33.00 | 29 | 33.00 | 100.0% | |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3467.00 | 3,366 | 3467.00 | 100.0% | |
| Hazmat | 456.00 | 404 | 456.00 | 100.0% |
What the BASIC table shows
What the BASIC table shows
Each BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category) is a slice of the safety record — Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, and Hazmat. "% of cohort" is this carrier's time-weighted violation count divided by the average among similarly sized peers. Below 100% means below cohort average; above 100% means above. Acute or critical violations are flagged in their own column and reflect FMCSA's most serious citation classes.
Inspection and violation record
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs regional lanes, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (43,699 trailers against 9,331 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Key takeaways
- Grade B (above average) against 150 peer carriers operating 9,102–10,000 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 4,697 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (34 driver OOS, 465 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 6,306 violations, 574 reportable crashes (10 involving fatalities).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet tanker operator running regional lanes with 9,805 power units on file.
- Registered with FMCSA for 52 years (since 1974).
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