ESSENTIAL LOGISTIX
USDOT 4214897 • 5 ROSEWOOD TERRACE, HAMILTON, NJ, 08620
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-1628180 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0379252-00 | ACTIVE | Dec 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0379252-00 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987474181 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987474181 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987474181 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987474181 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2024 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA979559695 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA979559695 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0379252-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987474181 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0379252-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987474181 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987474181 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987474181 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA979559695 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA979559695 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1628180 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1628180 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 |
| MC1628180 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2025 |
| MC1628180 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 11, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1628180 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 2024 | REVOKED | Sep 23, 2024 |
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
8 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:8K2-HOSP | 8K2-HOSP | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LRLIWR | 9A-LRLIWR | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LSLI | 9A-LSLI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-LTSM | 11A1-LTSM | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-NSIN | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (10 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records