Freight Carrier/broker · Richmond, VA

ESTES

3901 W BROAD ST · Richmond, VA 23230

Authorized: Property
(804) 353-1900 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ESTES EXPRESS LINES
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 83 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 80 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 80 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 76 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 76 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 67 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 52 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 46 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 44 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 18 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 8 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 46 states over the past 24 months: TN (83), TX (80), NC (76), PA (67), MO (52), OH (46), NY (45), GA (44), SC (40), FL (37), MD (36), AR (32), +34 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Richmond, Virginia.

Safety Record

489 Severe Violations Updated 2 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 9
    Fatal
  • 202
    Injury
  • 355
    Tow
  • 566
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.59 529 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.09 154 Vehicle Maintenance 2.82 1025 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.06 32

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 113

  • 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 transportation19× OOS×19 SW 10
  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle OOS×8 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×4 SW 10
  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24(f)(1)Closures for packagings must not be open or leaking 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 phone14× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone11× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV11× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone10× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting SW 10
  • 392.2RReckless driving SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS67× OOS×64 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 ATIS23× OOS×23 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak16× OOS×15 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 CDL OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves 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. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license 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 issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth18× 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 ATIS SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. SW 8
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 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 missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on53× OOS×53 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 on18× OOS×18 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal23× OOS×9 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative29× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209B-STWLOOSSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) meets or exceeds OOS chart limit OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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 Packages OOS×8 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×8 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material OOS×5 SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required OOS×4 SW 5
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.331Markings for other bulk packages OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required 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 test OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit18× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured68× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking13× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle13× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A - AHILBrakes - Air brake hose/tubing labeled for other than an air brake system OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied 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 tube OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Brake - Smoking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit16× OOS×14 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106(c)(2)Cargo without direct contact not prevented from shifting while in transit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 27

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV50× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit37× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV34× 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. 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, other66× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane23× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device18× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving11× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change11× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit64× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation72× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation11× SW 3

Hours of Service 10

  • 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 minutes 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
  • 392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation. 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
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 398.6-MWMigrant Workers - Violation of hours of service regulations for transportation of migrant workers SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV 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 carrier SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 67

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative28× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative26× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.19× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative18× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps11× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6

Hazardous Materials 33

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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