ESTES EXPRESS LINES
ESTES
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3901 W BROAD ST
RICHMOND, VA 23230 - 8,586
- 8,078
- 4,791
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 04/23/2024 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 19.3 | 21.4 |
| Driver | 0.9 | 6.0 |
| Hazmat | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 04/23/2024 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
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| Property | Yes | MC-97275 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | Yes | MC-97275 |
BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending March 29, 2024
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
3.16
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 3.27 | 3.29 | 3.25 | 3.19 | 3.15 | 3.16 |
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 2,073
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 208 | 38 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 109 | 109 | 8 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 99 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 95 | 81 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 83 | 38 | 6 |
| 393.47(e) | Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment | 75 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 63 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 51 | 12 | 4 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 51 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 44 | 10 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 44 | 6 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Windshield wipers inoperative/defective | 39 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 38 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 36 | 15 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 35 | 7 | 2 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 34 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 34 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 33 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 31 | 16 | 4 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 27 | 24 | 2 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 27 | 13 | 4 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 27 | 27 | 8 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 17 | 17 | 3 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.95(f) | No / insufficient warning devices | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.60(c) | Damaged or discolored windshield | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(b) | No spare fuses as required | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.45DCPC | Brake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.47(b) | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.65(c) | Improper securement of fuel tank | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.70B1I | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.70(d) | No or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 373.47(a) | Brake rotor worn to or throught center vents | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-L | Lighting - Lamps improper color. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11TT | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.209D-STGBL | Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.24(a) | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.24(c) | Improper Headlamp mounting | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(e) | Lamp not steady burning | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45(a) | Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BHTC | Air Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBC | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BSRFS | Brakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.50 | Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.50(d) | No/Defective air reservoir drain valve | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D3-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75B-OOS | Tire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-OOS | Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.83(e) | Improper exhaust discharge (not rear of cab) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust system not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Sliding subframe rail defective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brakes - Hydraulic Brake Power Assist / Power Brake Unit / Brake Backup System Inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5A-HNLOW | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 399.211 | Inadequate maintenance of driver access | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 2,950
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 9,440 | 5,425 | 17,191 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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