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Freight Carrier · Waterloo, IA

E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC

Name: E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
Address: 2116 COMMERCIAL STREET, WATERLOO, IA, 50702, US
Telephone: (319) 427-5882

2116 COMMERCIAL STREET · Waterloo, IA 50702

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #983601
USDOT #2918066 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
16
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC is a Waterloo, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-983601 and their USDOT number is 2918066.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/19/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/19/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,087,903 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 16 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 41.2% 23.4% Driver 2.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.21 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.4 3 Vehicle Maintenance 7.77 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.93 2

Inspection Summary

41
Total
19
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 11

392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
2116 COMMERCIAL STREET
WATERLOO, IA 50702

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 11

Hours of Service 5

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Locations

Location on Map

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