HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3572226-essential-hauling-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
ESSENTIAL HAULING LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.5% vs Louisiana average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (504) 315-8565, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1203685.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC1203685 | — | Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company Inc A Risk Retention Group Policy TCC-LA00099069 · BMC-91X | $500,000 | Sep 19, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1203685 | Primary | Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company Inc A Risk Retention Group Policy TCC-LA00098477 · BMC-35 | $1,000,000 | May 23, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 11 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
1 of 12 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | LA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 25, 2026 | LA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | LA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 18, 2025 | LA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2025 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | LA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | LA | 3 | 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 Louisiana average covers 14,001 vehicle and 19,605 driver inspections of all Louisiana-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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 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 | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 5 | 90.5% | 78.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 9.5% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203CCBP | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ANSIN | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A3 | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 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 Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3572226 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1203685 |
| Legal name | ESSENTIAL HAULING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 280 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 18, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about ESSENTIAL HAULING LLC
What does ESSENTIAL HAULING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for ESSENTIAL HAULING LLC (MC1203685), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about ESSENTIAL HAULING 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 ESSENTIAL HAULING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3572226. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (504) 315-8565, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1203685, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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