E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 2918066 • 2116 COMMERCIAL STREET, WATERLOO, IA, 50702
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-983601 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02272601 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02272600 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2023 | May 2, 2025 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02272600 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2023 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0007223 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011217-00 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2019 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 75TRB002826 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2018 | Dec 22, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 75TRB002272 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2017 | Dec 22, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3889464 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2017 | Dec 23, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3889464 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2016 | Sep 18, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02272601 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02272600 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02272600 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0007223 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011217-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 75TRB002826 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2019 | Dec 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 75TRB002272 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2018 | Dec 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3889464 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2017 | Dec 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3889464 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC983601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC983601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2023 |
| MC983601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2019 |
| MC983601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2018 |
| MC983601 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2016 | — | 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
22 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBC | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80A | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(YELL COUNTY) | SH27N | ...KF1570 | E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Dec 18, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERONA | USH 018 EB | ...890092 | E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOX CROSSING | RAB CTH P | ...944384 | E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Feb 20, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...081006 | E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 1 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | I40W | ...914713 | E & S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| May 10, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 61 | ...KG6441 | E&S FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Jul 22, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records