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Freight Carrier · Alexandria, VA

ESSENTIAL CARGO

Name: ESSENTIAL CARGO
Address: 2643 ARLINGTON DR APT 101, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22306, US
Telephone: (240) 796-7874

2643 ARLINGTON DR APT 101 · Alexandria, VA 22306

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1266791
USDOT #3662491 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ESSENTIAL CARGO is a Alexandria, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1266791 and their USDOT number is 3662491.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/15/2025 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name ESSENTIAL CARGO LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/15/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 91,343 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: SC (2), LA (2), TX (1), TN (1), NM (1), CA (1), OH (1). Home base: Alexandria, Virginia.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 20.95 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.4 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.25 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

9
Total
3
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Critical 4

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7

Unsafe Driving 1

392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ESSENTIAL CARGO
2643 ARLINGTON DR APT 101
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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