ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC
USDOT 4282484 • DBA: ESSENTIALLY SOFT TRUCKING • 4022 WINDSOR DR, FLORISSANT, MO, 63033
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 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
4,282,484
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7703982775
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
4022 WINDSOR DR, FLORISSANT, MO, 63033
Contact
Phone: 7703982775
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 62.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 55.8 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 27, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1664964 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-C-11328171 | ON FILE | Aug 27, 2024 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-C-11328171 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1664964 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 6, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
71%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
33
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
62.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (33 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.6-COERCION | 390.6-COERCION | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
62.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+55.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.13vs nat'l 1.80
+2.33 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 (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87451414 | PAINT TWP PA | PA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87457021 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | GMC TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 393.104B-C, 393.104F4-C, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87342474 | GEORGE COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.8D2-HOSF | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87274994 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 395.8K2-HOSPVI, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87301856 | KAY COUNTY PORT OF ENTRY | OK | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.3A3-HOSPRNC, 393.95F | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 86975289 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 390.21TC-MC | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 85037639 | SPARTANBURG SC | SC | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 83968200 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 62.5% OOS
2025-022026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
KAY COUNTY PORT OF ENTRY1 · 1 OOS
PAINT TWP PA1 · 1 OOS
VALLEY SPRINGS SD1 · 1 OOS
CHEYENNE I-25 POE1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 6, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
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