RICHARD ESSER LLC

USDOT 3254306 • 14050 SOUTHTON RD, ELMENDORF, TX, 78112

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,254,306
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Phone
8302793129
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
280,998
Physical Address
14050 SOUTHTON RD, ELMENDORF, TX, 78112
Mailing Address
PO BOX 10153, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78210
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Property Broker — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 17, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Property BrokerMC-1024789ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-1024789ACTIVEUnknownAug 17, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT06869AON FILEAug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2025

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2210114CANCELLEDJun 8, 2023Aug 17, 2023
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2210114CANCELLEDAug 17, 2022Jun 8, 2023
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2110151CANCELLEDMay 6, 2022Aug 17, 2022
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2110151CANCELLEDAug 17, 2021May 6, 2022
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA03487462REPLACEDApr 8, 2021Aug 17, 2021
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary72TRS108204REPLACEDApr 9, 2020Apr 8, 2021
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA 0718316CANCELLEDMay 15, 2019Dec 4, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT06869ABIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2025Aug 17, 2025
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2210114BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2210114BIPD/PrimaryJun 8, 2023Jun 8, 2023
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2110151BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2110151BIPD/PrimaryMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA03487462BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021
TERM/REPLNATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.72TRS108204BIPD/PrimaryApr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
CANCELPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA 0718316BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2019Dec 4, 2019

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1024789INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1024789PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDApr 12, 2024Unknown
MC1024789COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 21, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 17, 2023
MC1024789COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 12, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 17, 2023
MC1024789COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 21, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 17, 2022
MC1024789MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 15, 2020Unknown
MC1024789MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 21, 2019REVOKEDDec 10, 2019

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
12%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
44
Violations
107
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
29.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 44 of 44 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state44 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (107 violations from 44 inspections)

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Violation Summary (107 violations from 44 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1013Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general415Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
29.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+6.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.43vs nat'l 1.80
+0.63 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (44 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 3, 2026872058064669 IH35W NB SVC RDTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9392.2W, 393.11LR, 393.11TLYes
Feb 12, 202687045048IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202586554252IH-0610 IN HARRIS CO. (0-37)TXLevel 2BUTL SEMI-TRAILER5393.95F, 393.11TL, 393.75CYes
Oct 31, 202586265874IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Oct 10, 202586060099US 87 MP 574TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 7, 20258600643919188 US90TXLevel 2TRLK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 24, 202585909445RoadsideTXLevel 2STPH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202585685560IH 10 MP 404TXLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER3392.2WNo
Aug 27, 202585656750US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1TRLK SEMI-TRAILER4392.2W, 393.75AYes
Aug 6, 202585472281SL-1604 IN BEXAR CO. (488-582)TXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202585323144IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 25, 202585102967SH 31TXLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3Yes
Jun 24, 202585040653SH 31TXLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 23, 202585041203IH 410 MILEPOST 1TXLevel 2TRAV SEMI-TRAILER7392.2W, 393.209D, 393.75AYes
May 8, 202584717757IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9A2-C, 393.45B2UVYes
Apr 24, 202584505351IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER5393.9, 393.55C1, 393.55ENo
Apr 22, 202584490289TW-0130 IN TRAVIS CO. (426-461TXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4396.5B-HLOW, 393.11TL, 393.75A1Yes
Apr 12, 202584419316N/B TOLL 130 & U.S.TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Apr 10, 202584395570SH 31TXLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 202584341602SH-0029 IN BURNET CO. (510-532TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Mar 25, 202584246833IH35 SB / MP 307TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2WNo
Mar 15, 202584183239IH 35 NB SAFETY RESTTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 14, 202584149020IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 31, 202583779357RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 27, 202583718912IH35 SB MM 323TXLevel 2VANT SEMI-TRAILER1393.9No
Dec 31, 202483538553IH10 WB MM 542TXLevel 2MACK SEMI-TRAILER5393.11LR, 393.55E, 393.9HNo
Dec 31, 202483527347SH 31, MP 650TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55E, 396.3A1No
Nov 12, 202483138499LAT:33 09' 29.69NTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75C, 393.9No
Nov 9, 20248315773812800 S IH 35 HWYTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.78, 393.9TSNo
Oct 16, 202482932309RoadsideTXLevel 2VANT SEMI-TRAILER1393.45Yes
Aug 27, 202482560179IH-0037 IN BEXAR CO. (119-143)TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 14, 202481962900IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 392.2No
Jun 13, 202481950803IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 10No
May 25, 202481729706IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2JLTL SEMI-TRAILER7392.2, 393.9(a), 393.11No
May 1, 202481578907IH-0035 IN TRAVIS CO. (223-250TXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b)Yes
Apr 10, 202481378139IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOSTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.201(a), 396.3(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Apr 10, 202481331609IH 10 EASTBOUND KINGSBURYTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.55(e)Yes
Feb 19, 202480908051IH10 EB MM 527TXLevel 2VNTG SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.95(a)Yes
Dec 15, 202380441049IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2W, 393.11TU, 393.23PTYes
Oct 11, 202379936127SH-0195 IN WILLIAMSON CO. (402TXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 12, 202379676921SL-1604 IN BEXAR CO. (488-582)TXLevel 2TRLK SEMI-TRAILER2393.55(d)(2), 393.9(a)No
Sep 5, 202379634210RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.17(c), 392.9(a), 393.9(a)Yes
Aug 28, 202379622483IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOSTXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.9(a)No
Aug 11, 202379476149RoadsideTXLevel 3UNK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.13(c)(2)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

35 total · 25.7% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving34 · 1 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 6, 2025TXINJURY01SAN ANTONIO6500 SL 1604...Y16868RICHARD ESSER LLC
May 26, 2025TXTOW00SAN ANTONIO11500 IH 35 HWY...GZ4970RICHARD ESSER LLC
Oct 11, 2023TXTOW00NOT LISTED4965 SH 195...AL8724RICHARD ESSER LLC

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 26, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 17, 2023
Authority
Aug 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 8, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Apr 8, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary

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