HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3254306-richard-esser-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RICHARD ESSER LLC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Broker under MC1024789
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (830) 279-3129, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1024789.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1024789 | Primary | WORTH INSURANCE CO Policy HGAT250617 · 91X | $750,000 | Aug 17, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1024789 | — | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy ACC006004287 · 84 | — | Apr 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
11 of 41 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 43 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
59 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 91 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 15 | 98.3% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 1.7% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 1 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 3 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GLOAD | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHLOW | 2 | 1 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 26, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3254306 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1024789 |
| Legal name | RICHARD ESSER LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 280,998 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 6, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherCement And Fly Ash
Questions about RICHARD ESSER LLC
Is RICHARD ESSER LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. RICHARD ESSER LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does RICHARD ESSER LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1024789: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about RICHARD ESSER LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 RICHARD ESSER LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3254306. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (830) 279-3129, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1024789, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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