RICHARD ESSER LLC
USDOT 3254306 • 14050 SOUTHTON RD, ELMENDORF, TX, 78112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1024789 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1024789 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 17, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT06869A | ON FILE | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2210114 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2210114 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2022 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2110151 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2110151 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2021 | May 6, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03487462 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS108204 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2020 | Apr 8, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 0718316 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT06869A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2210114 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2210114 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2110151 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2110151 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2022 | May 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03487462 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS108204 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 0718316 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1024789 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1024789 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1024789 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2023 |
| MC1024789 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2023 |
| MC1024789 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2022 |
| MC1024789 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 15, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1024789 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2019 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 2019 |
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
1 state • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (44 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN ANTONIO | 6500 SL 1604 | ...Y16868 | RICHARD ESSER LLC |
| May 26, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 11500 IH 35 HWY | ...GZ4970 | RICHARD ESSER LLC |
| Oct 11, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 4965 SH 195 | ...AL8724 | RICHARD ESSER LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records