Freight Carrier · Winston-salem, NC

TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL

3935 W PT BLVD UNIT 106 · Winston-salem, NC 27103-6775

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1533251
  • USDOT #4047948 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL is a Winston-salem, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1533251 and their USDOT number is 4047948.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/06/2025 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ESSENTIAL TALENT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 262,049 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: NM (5), CA (5), CO (4), NE (3), WA (3), AZ (3), SD (2), KS (2), NY (2), NC (2), VT (1), SC (1), +8 more. Home base: Winston-salem, North Carolina.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.25 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2.94 17 Vehicle Maintenance 7.27 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.79 5

Inspection Summary

  • 41
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 10

  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.30Improper battery installation SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL
3935 W PT BLVD UNIT 106
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103-6775
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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