ESTER CARGO INC
USDOT 3758659 • 1601 BOND STREET SUITE 103, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60563
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1337163 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 26, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2024 | May 12, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2024 | May 12, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000180 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955538884 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955538884 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2022 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954301450 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2021 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954301450 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 25, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000180 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955538884 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955538884 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954301450 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954301450 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2026 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2025 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2025 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2024 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2024 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2023 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2023 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC1337163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2022 |
| MC1337163 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2021 | — | 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
47 states • 292 inspections
Violation Summary (137 violations from latest 100 of 292 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C1II-ELDDLD | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description when prompted by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 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 (292 inspections)
Showing 50 of 292
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIAMI BEACH | I-195 E | ...NJ2268 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jan 31, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIDGEVILLE | US HIGHWAY 78 | ...MZ9685 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jan 24, 2026 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EMPORIA | I035 | ...VT2570 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-85 NB NEAR SR 63 | ...LJ4095 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Dec 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW POINT | I-74 | ...236995 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Nov 13, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOCKBOURNE | ALUM CREEK DR | ...UX8126 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Nov 4, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...NY4198 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jul 17, 2025 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Not Reported | GA 32 NEAR TOWLIGA ROAD | ...WP7336 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | not in city limit | I-24 | ...337205 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ERWIN | I-26 | ...MZ9685 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jun 11, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL CALHOUN | I-20 | ...NZ6794 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| May 28, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...VT2549 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Apr 27, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-81 | ...LY5114 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPTON (LARUE CO) | I 0065 | ...VT2586 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 MP 95 | ...MR8232 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CRUMP | US-64 | ...UJ2705 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jan 11, 2025 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAVER | I 15, at STRUCTURE FOR SR21 | ...WC0466 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Nov 8, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALTON | I 75 SB MM 337 | ...237311 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Oct 26, 2024 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 6.99 W BROTHERS | HWY 20 & CROOKED RIVER HWY | ...MR8230 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLUEFIELD | I-77 MP 2 | ...MZ0309 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROADWELL TWP | I-55 | ...NB8209 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURNS | I-80 MP 383.57 | ...NW4614 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEBB CITY | CST E ZORA ST | ...UX8126 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Aug 31, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 WESTBOUND | ...NW4643 | ESTER CARGO INC |
| Jul 28, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...337205 | ESTER CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events