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USDOT 121018ESTES EXPRESS LINES
6% out-of-service rate across 50 inspections.
This describes the roadside inspection record, not an official safety rating. FMCSA issues Satisfactory, Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings through a separate compliance review, and most carriers have never been rated.
Inspection summary
| Inspections on file | 50 |
|---|---|
| Clean, no violations | 32 |
| Ended out of service | 3 |
| Out-of-service rate | 6.0% |
| Most recent | 2026-09-02 |
Showing the 50 most recent inspections held for this carrier. FMCSA keeps a rolling window, so this is a recent record rather than a lifetime one.
Recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | PA | Walk-around | 4 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | PA | Walk-around | 3 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | NM | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | CT | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | IA | Full | 2 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | NJ | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | NE | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-02 | SC | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | IL | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | OK | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | KY | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | SC | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | NM | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | MO | Vehicle only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | MO | Vehicle only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | MO | Vehicle only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | OK | Walk-around | 2 | Out of service |
| 2026-09-01 | MO | Vehicle only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | MO | Vehicle only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | MO | Vehicle only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | ME | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | VT | Walk-around | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-01 | PA | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-31 | IL | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-31 | MD | Walk-around | 1 | Out of service |
Violations found
Every violation recorded across the most recent inspections. An out-of-service violation means the vehicle or driver was ordered off the road at the roadside.
| Code | Violation | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 177.834A-HMC | HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Out of service |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | In service |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | In service |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | In service |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | In service |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | In service |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | In service |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | In service |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | In service |
| 172.406F-HML | HM (Labeling) - Failing to clearly display label as required. | In service |
| 393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | In service |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | In service |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | In service |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | In service |
| 393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | In service |
Source: FMCSA Company Census, Vehicle Inspection File and Inspections and Violations, via data.transportation.gov. Refreshed daily. Verify against FMCSA directly before relying on any of this to tender a load.