Ess Transportation Inc
USDOT 1958677 · MC-694945 · Damascus, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ess Transportation Inc is a company based in Damascus, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 158 power units and 104 drivers, which ranks it #22 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 18 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ess Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1958677 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-694945 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1118 E Hwy 124, Damascus, AR 72039 |
| Phone | (501) 335-7125 |
| First registered | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1958677.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 216 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.66 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,218,148 miles reported for 2025 – about 14,039 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 45 CDL drivers; 19 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 40 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Ess Transportation Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 60.0% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 219% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.6 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 86% lower than average |
| Inspections | 18 | 18 with a driver check, 5 with a vehicle check, 25 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arkansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arkansas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabholz Inc USDOT 379840 | Conway | 147 | 247 | 51 | 31.4% | 0 |
| Central States Manufacturing Inc USDOT 350928 | Springdale | 161 | 138 | 167 | 13.5% | 8 |
| J D & Billy Hines Trucking Inc USDOT 159505 | Prescott | 148 | 120 | 230 | 11.8% | 6 |
| PB Energy Logistics LLC USDOT 2595939 | Dermott | 131 | 98 | 60 | 41.3% | 6 |
| Conway Courier Service Inc USDOT 906238 | Conway | 157 | 140 | 226 | 14.1% | 10 |
| Art Transport Inc USDOT 1058546 | Van Buren | 136 | 127 | 266 | 38.9% | 11 |
Other carriers near Damascus
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mags Trucking Inc USDOT 612187 | Cabot | 96 | 53 | 126 | 16.0% | 6 |
| Stallion Express Inc USDOT 741086 | Beebe | 88 | 84 | 157 | 13.4% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ess Transportation Inc?
Ess Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1958677 and operating authority MC-694945.
How many trucks does Ess Transportation Inc have?
It reports 158 power units (62 tractors, 17 straight trucks) and 216 trailers, with 104 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 15, 2026).
Where is Ess Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Damascus, Arkansas 72039.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ess Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.