DBA: TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL
ESSENTIAL TALENT LLC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 14.29% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 66.67% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 4
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
3935 W PT BLVD UNIT 106, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27103-6775
Phone Number
(678) 500-5225
Mailing Address
3935 W PT BLVD UNIT 106, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27103-6775
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
LLC
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA860010940 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-09-23 | BIPD/Primary | CA860010940 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… | 2025-10-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2025-07-11 | BIPD/Primary | CA860010940 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… | 2025-09-23 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2025-04-28 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2025-06-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2025-01-29 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2025-05-29 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2025-01-03 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2025-02-25 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-12-10 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2025-01-27 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-10-23 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2025-01-06 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-10-01 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-10-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-08-29 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-10-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-07-29 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-08-29 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-06-21 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-07-29 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-02-26 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-06-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-01-26 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-02-26 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-12-27 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2024-02-26 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-11-24 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2023-12-27 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-11-03 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2023-12-26 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-10-17 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2023-11-27 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-09-18 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2023-10-17 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-06-21 | BIPD/Primary | 2019103152 | $750,000 | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2023-09-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-04-27 | BIPD/Primary | CA969160081 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… | 2023-06-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.29%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
42 inspections · 6 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
66.67%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
15 inspections · 10 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (42 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | PMLB000506 | 1 | WY | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACWFC... |
| May 18, 2026 | 0006876407 | 3 | NC | 0 | 0 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| May 8, 2026 | 0305000071 | 1 | KS | 10 | 1 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 0309Q2AL3L | 1 | NM | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACWFC... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | T670001125 | 3 | NE | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACWDT... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ND6V008567 | 1 | CA | 3 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACWDT... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 3173Q1RGNG | 3 | NM | 0 | 0 | INTL 3HAEUMML... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | U743502124 | 3 | MT | 3 | 1 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | NE7S005780 | 1 | CA | 3 | 1 | INTL 3HAEUMML... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 2127001882 | 3 | WA | 1 | 0 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | NCVL008312 | 1 | CA | 5 | 2 | INTL 3HAEUMML... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 0006819143 | 1 | NC | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACWFC... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 5000550115 | 3 | IL | 1 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | MC00051415 | 3 | MS | 0 | 0 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UCFU002912 | 2 | CA | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3ALACWDT... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | HP11000052 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 0309P6HJWG | 1 | NM | 2 | 0 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | T089000004 | 3 | NE | 0 | 0 | INTL 3HAEUMML... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1203581050 | 3 | CO | 0 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1319260034 | 3 | CO | 0 | 0 | HINO 5PVNJ8JV... |
Jun 9, 2026
PMLB000506
May 18, 2026
0006876407
May 8, 2026
0305000071
Mar 23, 2026
0309Q2AL3L
Mar 23, 2026
T670001125
Mar 18, 2026
ND6V008567
Mar 4, 2026
3173Q1RGNG
Feb 26, 2026
U743502124
Feb 24, 2026
NE7S005780
Feb 4, 2026
2127001882
Dec 30, 2025
NCVL008312
Nov 14, 2025
0006819143
Nov 4, 2025
5000550115
Oct 3, 2025
MC00051415
Oct 1, 2025
UCFU002912
Oct 1, 2025
HP11000052
Aug 21, 2025
0309P6HJWG
Jul 19, 2025
T089000004
Jul 18, 2025
1203581050
Jul 2, 2025
1319260034
Jun 5, 2025
0309P4CKSQ
May 17, 2025
SO83260460
May 13, 2025
1012701611
Apr 23, 2025
T299000759
Apr 5, 2025
5430001461
Mar 23, 2025
0309P2AFD1
Mar 5, 2025
7263028713
Feb 18, 2025
3706005417
Feb 12, 2025
1112490320
Jan 28, 2025
1029800713
Jan 7, 2025
WHC1660028
Dec 31, 2024
NECK002882
Dec 25, 2024
XG00800110
Nov 11, 2024
SPK4080004
Nov 4, 2024
SPT3110178
Oct 10, 2024
0761920337
Oct 10, 2024
I033HJ0683
Sep 23, 2024
K346002479
Sep 13, 2024
X835000365
Aug 30, 2024
24DT001139
Aug 27, 2024
2105003964
Jul 10, 2023
3163011508
Total Inspections
42
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
42
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | TX7F3BHQE14Q | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| May 23, 2025 | TX75XEHQE16C | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Apr 17, 2026
TX • TX7F3BHQE14Q
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
May 23, 2025
TX • TX75XEHQE16C
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
2
Total Crashes
2
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
53
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 22 | 6 | Warning |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 6 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
WarningVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 42 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 5 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
5
1 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
4
Driver Inspections
15
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
LLC
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
5
Power Units
5
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
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