ESS TRANSPORTATION INC
Damascus, AR · MC 694945
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
Nothing flagged in the public fields we check
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 1958677 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | ESS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 694945 |
| Reported physical address | 1118 E HWY 124, DAMASCUS, AR, 72039, US |
| Reported business phone | (501) 335-7125 |
| Reported power units | 158 |
| Reported drivers | 104 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Ralph Zinser, Shannon Hutchins |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 19 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 19) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 60.0% (3 of 5) |
| Violations | 25 across 4 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 6 |
| Crashes | 1 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 2 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39347EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt339353BCMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear239395FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper23963A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination239311A1CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 19971
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC reports PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 6 cargo categories.
- Building materials
- Liquids and gases
- Oilfield equipment
- Dry bulk commodities
- Construction
- Other: OIL FIELD WASTE
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Oct 26, 2009
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Sep 15, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 19, 2026 14:26 UTC · changed
- Power units
79158 - Drivers
59104 - MCS-150 date
2025070120260915
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC694945 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC694945 | National Interstate Insurance Company | $2,000,000 | Mar 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | MVP 8300023-00 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against ESS TRANSPORTATION INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC694945 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 1958677. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
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Building materialsDry bulk commodities
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