Essendant Company
USDOT 293059 · MC-193846 · Deerfield, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Essendant Company (dba Essendant) is a corporation based in Deerfield, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 126 power units and 99 drivers, which ranks it #334 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 63 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 8.8% 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 (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.8 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, chemicals, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Essendant Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Essendant |
| USDOT number | 293059 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-193846 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL 60015 |
| Phone | (847) 627-7000 |
| First registered | May 21, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 293059.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 7 | 102 | 0 |
| Trailers | 170 | 11 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 6,013,749 miles reported for 2024 – about 47,728 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 59% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 99 CDL drivers; 99 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Essendant Company | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.8% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 53% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 82% lower than average |
| Inspections | 63 | 63 with a driver check, 34 with a vehicle check, 14 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 20, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Essendant Company?
Essendant Company is registered with USDOT number 293059 and operating authority MC-193846.
How many trucks does Essendant Company have?
It reports 126 power units (109 tractors, 17 straight trucks) and 181 trailers, with 99 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 30, 2025).
Where is Essendant Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Deerfield, Illinois 60015.
What is the out-of-service rate of Essendant Company?
Over 24 months, 8.8% 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.