HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2352258-estes-forwarding-worldwide-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC
Doing business as EFW
Freight Broker
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.3% vs Virginia average 21.3%.
MC801982: Broker active
MC801982: Broker active
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (804) 495-4394, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF7073 or MC801982 or MC801982.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | FF7073, MC801982 | — | Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company Policy 13572 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2352258 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF7073, MC801982, MC801982 |
| Legal name | ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC |
| DBA name | EFW |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 114 |
| Drivers | 95 |
| Annual mileage | 4,027,663 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 23, 2012 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
11 of 26 · Virginia avg 21.3%
0 of 55 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | WI | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 18, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
45 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 65 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 11 | 82.2% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 6.7% | 12.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Maple Grove, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Hodgkins, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Dekorra, WI | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC
Is ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC a broker or a carrier?
ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC's operating authority allow?
FF7073: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them). MC801982: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority). MC801982: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ESTES FORWARDING WORLDWIDE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2352258. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 495-4394, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF7073 or MC801982 or MC801982, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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