ESSENTIAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

DOT 723597 MC 331642 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
39 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.26% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
14 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 54 (54 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

201 E TWINSBURG RD, NORTHFIELD CENTER, OH, 44067

Phone Number

(330) 468-5898

Mailing Address

201 E TWINSBURG RD, NORTHFIELD CENTER, OH, 44067

Cell Phone

(330) 416-1088

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(330) 468-5893

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
28 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-04-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-02-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2024-04-01 BIPD/Primary GRT18429A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2003-03-10 Cargo MXI-97903549 N/A FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2016-04-01 BIPD EBA 018 80 33 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2024-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-04-01 BIPD/Primary 8002390 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-04-01 BIPD/Primary CPA4246160 (BM) $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2012-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-04-01 BIPD/Primary CT751422-1108-081 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2008-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-03-10 CARGO MXI-97903549 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2003-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-02-10 BIPD/Primary CAT0010015-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2008-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-02-01 CARGO MXI 97903549 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMP… 2002-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-02-10 CARGO CP0107498 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-02-10 CARGO MXI 80373938 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2000-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-02-10 BIPD/Primary TAP0702508 $750,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 1999-04-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1999-02-10 BIPD/Primary TPD207643CSIG $750,000 FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.… 2000-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-02-10 BIPD/Primary DS1055 $750,000 DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPA… 1999-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-02-10 BIPD/Primary DS1509 $750,000 DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPA… 1998-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.26%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

39 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 39 Last inspection: May 4, 2026 Total crashes: 13

FMCSA Inspection Records (39 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 4, 2026

1808001215

1 viol.
Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 14, 2026

2156C01476

Level 1 MD VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Apr 2, 2026

0006861806

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4BC9EH...

Mar 6, 2026

SPA3090496

Level 3 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 4, 2026

0322C01085

Level 2 MD VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Dec 2, 2025

SPT3051522

Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Nov 4, 2025

D507901796

Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Oct 22, 2025

SPA3030984

1 viol.
Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Oct 7, 2025

3298001171

1 viol.
Level 2 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Sep 16, 2025

SPT3051297

Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Sep 2, 2025

3265000568

2 viol.
Level 2 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJBHDR...

Aug 29, 2025

3276000967

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 1, 2025

3251000719

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 11, 2025

SPA3070266

Level 3 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 18, 2025

3252000465

Level 3 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJBHDR...
Total Inspections

39

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

39

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (13 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.

May 11, 2023

VA • VA0231325352

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 28, 2022

VA • VA0220885152

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2021

OH • OH0213043379

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 29, 2020

KY • KY0072469606

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2018

OH • OH0186099746

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2017

OH • OH0176138565

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2017

NC • NC0104977089

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 7, 2014

NY • NYSP16967480

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2008

LA • LA0004211344

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 30, 2007

WI • WI0000053639

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 17, 2007

OH • OH0078166088

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 10, 2005

NY • NY3138574600

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 11, 2004

WV • WV000008785A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

13

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

39
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

14
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

14

10 owned

Trailers

54

54 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 18
Interstate: 18
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 18
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Machinery Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

14

Power Units

14

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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