--- title: "ESTES EXPRESS LINES | DOT 121018 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/va/121018/estes-express-lines description: "ESTES EXPRESS LINES is a interstate carrier based in RICHMOND, VA. Fleet size: 9805 power units, 8821 drivers. DOT# 121018, MC# 97275." lang: en --- Active Interstate # ESTES EXPRESS LINES DBA: ESTES Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 121018 MC # 97275 Location RICHMOND, VA Phone 8043531900 Power Units 9,805 Drivers 8,821 Trailers 1,000 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Jul 29, 2025 ## Risk Signals — ESTES EXPRESS LINES Scanning active / 10 LOW RISK Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 17 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Financial risk indicators detected… MEDIUM Fraud signals Fraud indicators detected… MEDIUM Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR 2 risk categories flagged — see the evidence before you book Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 526 Vehicle OOS Rate 8.7% 46 of 526 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 1.1% 6 of 526 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 52 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 11, 2026 · VT Clean rate (90d) 64% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 6,423 All time Fatalities 232 Injuries 3,425 Tow-Away 6,007 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with ESTES EXPRESS LINES. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with ESTES EXPRESS LINES? Be the first to report how it went. ## About ESTES EXPRESS LINES Estes Express Lines is North America's largest privately held freight transportation company, serving customers with a vast network of 300+ terminals and 9,805 power units across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. The company specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, guaranteed time-critical delivery, final-mile residential and commercial services, and comprehensive logistics solutions for diverse industries including grocery and food and beverage sectors. #### Key Features LTL Freight Shipping Time Critical Guaranteed Final Mile Services Volume LTL Truckload Services International Shipping Custom Logistics ### Key Contacts 1,000 on file By Seniority Manager · 287 Senior · 44 Director · 30 VP · 12 C-Suite · 2 By Function Fulfillment · 423 Support · 143 Operations · 89 Sales · 43 Engineering · 41 Names, titles, emails, and direct phone numbers for this carrier's decision-makers — included with your AlphaLoops trial. Included with AlphaLoops for Brokers → (https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting) ### Related Companies 2 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 45 states Top states: TN NC TX PA MO Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(48.4 years) Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(41.9 years) Broker Authority Holds Active Authority(25.3 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 8043531900 Physical Address 3901 W BROAD ST RICHMOND, VA 23230 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Metal Sheet Building Materials Machinery Liquid Gas Intermodal Grainfeed Chemicals Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies ### Violations by Category 4,051 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 21% of violations across 10 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 1,000 trucks Top manufacturers FREIGHTLINER INTERNATIONAL KENWORTH Sample units 4V4NC9EH5GN9XXXXX 2016 VOLVO VNL64T300 4V4NC9EH5GN9XXXXX 2016 VOLVO VNL64T300 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "ESTES EXPRESS LINES", "alternateName": "ESTES", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/va/121018/estes-express-lines", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "TN" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "NC" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "TX" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "PA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "MO" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3901 W BROAD ST", "addressLocality": "RICHMOND", "addressRegion": "VA", "postalCode": "23230", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "8043531900", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "121018" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "97275" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 8821 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is ESTES EXPRESS LINES's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "ESTES EXPRESS LINES's USDOT number is 121018. 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