ESS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1958677 · MC-694945 · DAMASCUS, AR Authorized
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC is a carrier / shipper registered with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1958677, based in DAMASCUS, AR. It operates in interstate commerce. It holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-694945 and is currently Authorized to operate for hire. Its fleet includes 158 power units and 104 drivers. This record was last updated 2026-09-18 from official FMCSA data.
Vetting snapshot
- Operating authority
- Authorized
- USDOT registration
- Active
- MCS-150 biennial update
- Current - filed 2026-09-15
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Registered with FMCSA
- 16 years
- Fleet
- 158 power units
Safety record (FMCSA, last 24 months)
- Inspections (24 months)
- 18
- Vehicle out-of-service rate
- 16.7% (FMCSA national average roughly 21%)
- Driver out-of-service rate
- 0.0% (FMCSA national average roughly 5%)
- Crashes (24 months)
- 1, 2 with injuries
- Last inspection
- 2024-09-23
Safety data as of 2026-06-24.
Insurance on file (FMCSA)
- Liability (BIPD)
- NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, $2,000,000 coverage, effective 2026-03-01
Insurer filings as recorded by the FMCSA. A certificate from the carrier is not a substitute for the filing on record.
FMCSA record
- USDOT Number
- 1958677
- MC / Docket Number
- MC-694945
- Legal Name
- ESS TRANSPORTATION INC
- Entity Type
- Carrier / Shipper
- USDOT Status
- Active
- Operating Authority
- Authorized
- Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Physical Address
- 1118 E HWY 124, DAMASCUS, AR, 72039
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 337, DAMASCUS, AR
- Phone
- (501) 335-7125
- Fax
- (501) 335-7126
- Power Units
- 158
- Trucks
- 79
- Total Drivers
- 104
- CDL Drivers
- 45
- Trailers
- 216
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Cargo Carried
- Building Materials, Construction Materials, Dry Bulk, Liquids/Gases, Oilfield Equipment, Other
- Company Officer
- RALPH ZINSER
- Company Officer
- SHANNON HUTCHINS
- MCS-150 Date
- 2026-09-15
- Registered
- 2009-10-26
- Last Updated
- 2026-09-18
Frequently asked questions
What is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number and MC number?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1958677 and its operating-authority docket is MC-694945.
Is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate for hire?
Yes. ESS TRANSPORTATION INC currently holds active FMCSA operating authority.
Is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT registration active?
Its USDOT registration status is Active in the latest FMCSA data. Registration status reflects FMCSA filings (such as the biennial MCS-150 update), not whether the company is currently doing business.
Where is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC based?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in 1118 E HWY 124, DAMASCUS, AR, 72039, according to its FMCSA registration.
How large is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC reported 158 power units and 104 drivers on its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing.
What is ESS TRANSPORTATION INC's FMCSA safety rating?
ESS TRANSPORTATION INC has not been assigned an FMCSA safety rating. Most carriers are unrated; an unrated carrier is not the same as a poorly rated one.
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Source: official FMCSA / SAFER public records. Verify critical details on this carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot.