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ESS TRANSPORTATION INC

1118 E HWY 124 · Damascus, AR 72039

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(501) 335-7125 Tap to call
  • MC #694945
  • USDOT #1958677 USDOT Active
  • 79
    Power Units
  • 104
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ESS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Damascus, AR freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Arkansas. This company has 79 truck(s) in their fleet and 104 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-694945 and their USDOT number is 1958677.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/15/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,218,148 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arkansas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: AR (9), LA (9). Home base: Damascus, Arkansas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 20.27 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC
1118 E HWY 124
DAMASCUS, AR 72039
Mailing Address
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 337
DAMASCUS, AR 72039

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