ESOTERIC TRANSPORTATION CORP
USDOT 3204289 • 617 SE 10TH ST, BATTLE GROUND, WA, 98604
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-197925 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20071562 | ON FILE | Jul 20, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199530175 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2019 | Jun 28, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0236733 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20071562 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199530175 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2020 | Jun 28, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0236733 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-197925 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-197925 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC197925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 22, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC197925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 24, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 28, 2020 |
| MC197925 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2019 |
| MC197925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2019 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2020 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Dec 15, 2022 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87369793 | MERIDIAN ID | ID | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.16-D, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86986117 | ROCHESTER WA | WA | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 86921847 | IDAHO FALLS ID | ID | Level 2 | RAVENS SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.5A2-IP | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85786040 | WEST LINN OR | OR | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85346327 | RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | Level 1 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| May 14, 2025 | 84665110 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | Level 2 | FABRIQUE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LFTSI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records