ESKO EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1858113 • 40 ERICKSON RD, ESKO, MN, 55733
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA957249108 | ON FILE | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA957249108 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2022 | Apr 19, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN261479 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2020 | May 13, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN261479 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2020 | Apr 10, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN208373 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2017 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN208373 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 10, 2017 | Feb 24, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0048855 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 10, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0048855 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0048806 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2015 | Apr 10, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045358 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045358 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2015 | Apr 12, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045358 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045358 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 10, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0045358 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040816 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2013 | Apr 10, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957249108 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957249108 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN261479 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN261479 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2022 | Apr 10, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208373 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2020 | Feb 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208373 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0048855 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0048855 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0048806 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2016 | Apr 10, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045358 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2015 | Apr 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045358 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2015 | Apr 10, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045358 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045358 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0045358 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040816 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-672424 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC672424 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2020 |
| MC672424 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2017 |
| MC672424 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 25, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC672424 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2015 |
| MC672424 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2015 |
| MC672424 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2015 |
| MC672424 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2014 |
| MC672424 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 2013 | REVOKED | Apr 18, 2016 |
| MC672424 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 2, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87280425 | KINGMAN AZ | AZ | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 396.3A1-F, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 86641526 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | IA | Level 3 | XL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8F12 | No |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 85159407 | CLOQUET MN | MN | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| May 17, 2025 | 84714334 | JOPLIN MO | MO | Level 1 | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8A | No |
| May 7, 2025 | 84623141 | WICKES AR | AR | Level 3 | BENSON SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 7, 2025 | 84614464 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 82984736 | CLOQUET MN | MN | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82863991 | SAGINAW MN | MN | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82443828 | ERSKINE MN | MN | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 81995584 | IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE | TX | Level 2 | RAVE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 80478375 | MN | MN | Level 1 | — | 5 | 392.2DIM, 393.43, 392.2MI | Yes |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 79684259 | THOMPSON | MN | Level 3 | BENS SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUMWATER | I-5*103.81 | ...211527 | ESKO EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records