Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC
USDOT 2352258 · FF-7073, MC-801982, MC-1588828 · Richimond, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC (dba Efw) is a company based in Richimond, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 114 power units and 95 drivers, which ranks it #51 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 55 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 42.3% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.6 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 general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Efw |
| USDOT number | 2352258 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-7073, MC-801982, MC-1588828 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 100 Gateway Centre Parkway, Richimond, VA 23235 |
| Phone | (804) 495-4394 |
| First registered | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2352258.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 49 | 65 | 0 |
| Trailers | 185 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 4,027,663 miles reported for 2024 – about 35,330 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 78% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 95 CDL drivers; 73 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 22 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 Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Estes Forwarding Worldwide L | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.3% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 125% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 41% lower than average |
| Inspections | 55 | 55 with a driver check, 26 with a vehicle check, 45 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC?
Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC is registered with USDOT number 2352258 and operating authority FF-7073, MC-801982, MC-1588828.
How many trucks does Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC have?
It reports 114 power units (114 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 185 trailers, with 95 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 29, 2024).
Where is Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Richimond, Virginia 23235.
What is the out-of-service rate of Estes Forwarding Worldwide LLC?
Over 24 months, 42.3% 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.