Docket MC97275
MC97275 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · Active · issued to ESTES EXPRESS LINES
Operating authority docket MC97275 is the FMCSA motor-carrier authority record for ESTES EXPRESS LINES of RICHMOND, VA. This page shows the docket's broker of property (except household goods) authority — currently active — its complete action history with FMCSA, and a downloadable copy of the official MC certificate when one is on file. Use it to verify a carrier before partnering, before booking a load, or while auditing safety and insurance compliance.
What this status means
This docket holds active operating authority. The carrier is currently authorized by the FMCSA to operate in interstate commerce. Authority remains valid only while insurance (BMC-91 or BMC-91X) and BOC-3 process-agent filings are kept current — a lapse in either triggers automatic revocation.
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Authority Records (2 rows)
| Docket | Type | Status | Final Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC97275 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | Mar 1, 2002 |
| MC97275 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | Aug 8, 1984 |
Operating Authority Certificate
No certificate on file
We don't have a local PDF of the operating authority certificate for this docket. Try the FMCSA Licensing & Insurance portal directly — search by docket number on the SAFER lookup.
Look up on FMCSA SAFER / L&I →Event Summary (2 total events)
Action History Showing 1–2 of 2
| Date ▼ | Action | Authority Type | Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2002 | Active | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | GRANTED |
| Aug 8, 1984 | Active | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | GRANTED |
Other Authorities on This Carrier (1)
| Docket | Authority Type | Status | Final Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC097275 | common | Active | Unknown |
About FMCSA operating authority
FMCSA operating authority — the MC, FF, or MX docket number — is the federal permit a for-hire motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker needs to operate in interstate commerce. It is separate from the USDOT number, which every commercial vehicle operator (including private carriers) must hold. A carrier hauling its own goods needs only a USDOT number; a carrier hauling for hire needs both a USDOT number and an MC docket.
Each docket is issued to a specific legal entity and stays attached to that entity permanently. FMCSA does not reissue a revoked docket to a different carrier and does not allow direct transfer of authority between companies. Authority is granted only after the carrier files proof of insurance (Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X) and a BOC-3 process-agent designation; lapses in either trigger automatic revocation.
TruckCodex mirrors Motus / FMCSA authority status and AuthHist on an ongoing basis, but MC certificate PDFs are a separate archived L&I collection roughly through 2026-05-20. After the Motus cutover, bulk daily PDF letters are no longer refreshing the same way — AuthHist and authority status are not a substitute for the PDF letter archive. We do not sell, transfer, or modify authority. For real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the SAFER lookup linked above.