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75/100
✗ Do Not Tender
Critical risk signals. Do not dispatch until independently verified.
Estes
DOT 121018 · MC MC97275 · Richmond, VA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Estes (DOT 121018, MC MC97275) is a Virginia-based interstate carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; crash with fatalities or injuries on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

Common AuthorityContract AuthorityBroker
FMCSA Public Record
Estes Express Lines
Operating as: Estes
DOT Number121018
MC NumberMC97275
Street3901 W BROAD ST
City / StateRichmond, VA 23230
Phone8043531900
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed07/29/2025
Company officerRobey W Estes
Power units9,805
Total drivers8,821
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
Broker✓ Active
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
OOS rate 10.2% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
9,805
Fleet
Drivers
8,821
Total
Inspections
4,268
On record
Crashes
1,167
On record
OOS Rate
10.2%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
4239 insp (99%)· 139 viol
Unsafe Driving
4239 insp (99%)· 495 viol
Driver Fitness
4239 insp (99%)· 30 viol
Controlled Substances
4239 insp (99%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2547 insp (60%)· 953 viol
Inspection History
4,268 total · OOS rate 10.2%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/31/2025KSI01OOS
10/31/2025INII00Pass
10/31/2025KYIII00Pass
10/31/2025TNIII00Pass
10/31/2025TNI00Pass
10/31/2025NCIII00Pass
10/31/2025ALIII00Pass
10/31/2025LAII00Pass
10/31/2025TNIII00Pass
10/31/2025NJII00Pass
Crash History
1,167 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TN00Y
—NC01Y
—OH00Y
—TN00Y
—MA01Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
Coverage type
84
Coverage amount
—
Effective
10/1/2013
Location
3901 W BROAD ST, Richmond, VA, 23230 · Open in Maps →
3901 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23230Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes Express Lines authorized to operate?

Yes. Estes Express Lines holds Common and Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Estes Express Lines's safety record?

Estes Express Lines has 4,268 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 10.2%. Crash history shows 1,167 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Estes Express Lines operate?

Estes Express Lines operates 9,805 power units with approximately 8,821 drivers.

Is Estes Express Lines insured?

Estes Express Lines has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Estes Express Lines had any risk indicators?

Estes Express Lines has a risk score of 75/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Estes Express Lines?

Estes Express Lines's DOT number is 121018 and MC number is MC97275. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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