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Freight Carrier/broker · Richmond, VA

ESTES

Name: ESTES
Address: 3901 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA, 23230, US
Telephone: (804) 353-1900

3901 W BROAD ST · Richmond, VA 23230

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #97275
USDOT #121018 USDOT Active

9805
Power Units
8821
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

ESTES is a Richmond, VA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 9805 truck(s) in their fleet and 8821 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-97275 and their USDOT number is 121018.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/29/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name ESTES EXPRESS LINES
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/29/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 620,749,705 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Chemicals
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Safety Record

489 Severe Violations Updated 13 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

9
Fatal
207
Injury
366
Tow
582
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.6 541 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 158 Vehicle Maintenance 2.87 1004 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 32

Inspection Summary

4
Total
2
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 107

177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation21× OOS×21 SW 10
177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle9× OOS×8 SW 10
392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.4× OOS×4 SW 10
392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit40× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone15× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone12× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV12× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone9× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting2× SW 10
392.2RReckless driving1× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS63× OOS×62 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 ATIS24× OOS×24 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak13× OOS×12 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed11× OOS×11 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference6× OOS×6 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves3× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth19× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person2× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on55× OOS×55 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.22× OOS×21 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on17× OOS×17 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal24× OOS×10 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps8× OOS×8 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp7× OOS×3 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative31× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209B-STWLOOSSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) meets or exceeds OOS chart limit1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages10× OOS×10 SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages8× OOS×8 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material6× OOS×6 SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required6× OOS×4 SW 5
172.331Markings for other bulk packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.28× OOS×27 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection13× OOS×13 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test7× OOS×7 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured75× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit16× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy5× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit5× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle13× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking11× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit8× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A - AHILBrakes - Air brake hose/tubing labeled for other than an air brake system1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Brake - Smoking1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit14× OOS×13 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.4× OOS×4 SW 3
393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured2× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106(c)(2)Cargo without direct contact not prevented from shifting while in transit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 27

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV58× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit40× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV32× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.20× SW 7
392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× 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, other72× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane26× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device16× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving11× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change10× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change6× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.5× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane4× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns4× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.3× SW 5
392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way2× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions2× SW 5
392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit67× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation73× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation7× SW 3

Hours of Service 8

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes4× SW 7
392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation.1× 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 Time1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
398.6-MWMigrant Workers - Violation of hours of service regulations for transportation of migrant workers1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD3× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier9× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 72

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes3× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative28× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative28× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.23× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative18× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps11× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative10× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit8× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp7× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam7× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199865× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection60× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt51× 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 wear30× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199829× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection20× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear12× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.11× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber11× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection10× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle9× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system8× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.8× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.8× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:8× 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 1998.5× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.4× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20014× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve4× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions3× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.3× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard2× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.2× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BRMMCBrakes - Rotor (disc) metal-to-metal contact1× SW 4
393.52(a)(1)Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
393.55(a)ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 19991× SW 4
393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 199726× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak16× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 199715× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak11× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199710× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required8× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19977× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper3× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19933× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19933× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 36

177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency5× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages5× SW 5
172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).4× SW 5
173.25A-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - Failure to meet overpack conditions.4× SW 5
172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter3× SW 5
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required3× SW 5
172.516(c)(5)Placard not reading horizontally2× SW 5
172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right2× SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.2× SW 5
171.2K-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present.1× SW 5
172.301(a)No ID number on side/ends of non-bulk package - large quantity of single HM1× SW 5
172.324B-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark "RQ" on the package in association with the proper shipping name.1× SW 5
172.332A-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to display ID number(s) as required1× SW 5
172.402(b)Display of class number on label1× SW 5
172.406(f)Label obscured by marking or attachment1× SW 5
172.406F-HMLHM (Labeling) - Failing to clearly display label as required.1× SW 5
172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car1× SW 5
172.502A2-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Any sign, advertisement, slogan (such as "Drive Safely"), or device that, by its color, design, shape or content, could be confused with any placard prescribed in this subpart1× SW 5
172.502C-HMPPHM (Permissive placarding) - Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of this subpart1× SW 5
172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.1× SW 5
172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.1× SW 5
172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.1× SW 5
172.516(c)(2)Placard not clear of appurtenance1× SW 5
172.516(c)(4)Placard not located at least 3 inches away from advertising that could reduce its effectiveness1× SW 5
172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
172.519B1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Except as provided in 172.332, each placard must be as described in this subpart, and except for size and color, the printing, inner border and symbol must be as shown in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate1× SW 5
172.519C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to meet placard size and border requirements1× SW 5
172.519D1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - The background color, symbol, text, numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate1× SW 5
177.823A-HMRAMTVMHM RAM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper12× SW 3
172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information10× SW 3
172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required6× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.6× SW 3
172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G5× SW 3
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility4× SW 3
172.201(c)Failure to list page number of pages3× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

ESTES
3901 W BROAD ST
RICHMOND, VA 23230

Mailing Address

ESTES EXPRESS LINES
PO BOX 25612
RICHMOND, VA 23260

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Hours of Service 8

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