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Freight Carrier/broker · Richmond, VA

ESTES DEDICATED

1501 N HAMILTON ST · Richmond, VA 23230

Authorized: Property
(804) 353-1900 Tap to call
  • MC #1061460
  • USDOT #3330935 USDOT Active
  • 522
    Power Units
  • 483
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ESTES DEDICATED is a Richmond, VA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Virginia. This company has 522 truck(s) in their fleet and 483 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1061460 and their USDOT number is 3330935.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/18/2025 · last updated Jun 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 21,000,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 202 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 202 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 92 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 92 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 53 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 26 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: MD (202), TX (92), NC (53), PA (50), DE (37), FL (37), VA (26), NJ (17), AL (13), DC (7), GA (6), WV (5), +10 more. Home base: Richmond, Virginia.

Safety Record

171 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 14
    Injury
  • 21
    Tow
  • 35
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.11 61 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.88 288 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.29 15

Inspection Summary

  • 571
    Total
  • 233
    Clean
  • 338
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 194 unique codes

Critical 85

  • 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS49× OOS×49 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak13× OOS×12 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.25A2Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV without a valid state driver's license1× 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
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.7(a)Solid item lodged between dual tires1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove5× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV26× OOS×26 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo8× OOS×8 SW 7
  • 393.118B-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper positioning of bundles.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.15× OOS×15 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on8× OOS×8 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(b)Lamps are not visible as required1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.8× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo14× OOS×14 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs10× OOS×10 SW 3
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet8× OOS×8 SW 3
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet6× OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.110(c)Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo5× OOS×5 SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown10× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(d)Large or odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)8× OOS×8 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken4× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp15× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured44× OOS×44 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load7× OOS×7 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement7× OOS×7 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements6× OOS×6 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained1× 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, other18× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 93

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection19× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt18× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection17× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured14× 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 wear10× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMADAir Disc Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BSRFSBrakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
  • 393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4

Driver Fitness 3

Locations

Physical Address
ESTES DEDICATED
1501 N HAMILTON ST
RICHMOND, VA 23230
Mailing Address
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
PO BOX 6875
RICHMOND, VA 23230

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