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Legal: ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202654 inspections · 23 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.3A2-HOSPDHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
7
1× · sev 7
- 2392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 3392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 4392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
2
2×
- 5393.95A1Vehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.67C7V-FVehicle Maintenance
Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap
1
1× · sev 1
- 8392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 9395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
1
1×
- 10393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- SD7
- WI6
- MN5
- MS3
- WA2
- IL2
- LA1
- TN1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 83% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 11%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 8%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 32%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 4%
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 3%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× · 3%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× · 2%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 40% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in WI
Medium impact8 of 21 violations in the last 12 months (38%) came from inspections in WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from WI to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 1% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 18%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 18%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 29% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 82%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 18%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA97 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 67 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi73 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi22 drivers
- Company officer
- KAROL SMITH
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 807107870
- Registered since
- 2012-10-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-10-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 114 trucks · 49 owned tractors · 185 owned trailers · 65 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 23 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
31 events- 10/25/2025Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
BIPD · policy LPM9433781
- 11/18/2024Insurance name changed — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
BIPD · policy 9433781
- 11/18/2024Insurance name changed — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13572
- 10/29/2024MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2024)
- 10/16/2024Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
BIPD · policy 9433781
- 10/15/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2024)
- 10/15/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/23/2024)
- 10/15/2024BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2024)
- 11/02/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 11/02/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 01/01/2014Insurance cancelled — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1096716
- 12/05/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/10/2013)
- 10/01/2013Insurance filed — Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 13572
- 10/01/2013Insurance ended — Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company
policy 13572
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1096716
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
SURETY · policy 13572
- 05/22/2013Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM9105306
- 10/26/2012PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 10/23/2012Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 06/24/2011Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0457BQQ09AND7213
- 07/04/2010Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0457BQQ08AAND7213
- 06/24/2010Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0457BQQ08AAND7213
- 06/07/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2010)
- 06/25/2009Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 08NAV7213
- 06/24/2009Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 08NAV7213
- 05/29/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2009)
- 05/04/2009PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED
- 04/21/2009Insurance name changed — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 08NAV7213
- 06/24/2008Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 07NAV7213
- 05/28/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2008)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-10-29
- Reported mileage
- 4,027,663 mi (2024)
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