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JAMES ERNEST ESLICK
DBA: Eslick Trucking Company
Portales, NM
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1047273 · MC 868238
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-868238 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC868238
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FPK BA013009656761
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1047273
MC Number
MC-868238
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 2002
Authority Granted
July 8, 2014
Annual Mileage
247,532 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
778 Nm 88, Portales, NM 88130
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Eslick
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX9
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Grain / Hopper
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0SSVS6635 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154424PB000517 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154427NB000914 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154429KB000280 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR2LPLF4636 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1XP5D8X8VD422149 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X8VD422149 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X01D528328 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR7KDKS7808 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154422NB000187 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154426MB000109 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | V262498992 | TX, TX | II | — | — | ESLICK TRUCKING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJHLDR0SSVS6635 5DN154424PB000517 |
NM IRN0287 NM 6741FTK |
| July 8, 2026 | V262480282 | FM1057 AT CR611, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJHLDR0SSVS6635 5DN154424PB000517 |
NM IRN0287 NM 6741FTK |
| June 25, 2026 | V262445608 | US60 WB MM238, TX | II | 2 | — | JDH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJHLDR0SSVS6635 5DN154424PB000517 |
NM IRN0287 NM 6741FTK |
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | V262344815 | 242M TX86, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJHLDR0SSVS6635 5DN154424PB000517 |
NM IRN0287 NM 6741FTK |
| April 27, 2026 | V262326600 | 244M US60 EB, TX | II | 2 | — | TRUCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
5KJJAEDR2LPLF4636 5DN154426MB000109 |
NM IRL6424 NM 1395FTH |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | V262226022 | 2151 TX214 MM 156, TX | II | 2 | — | JHD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB8X8VD422149 5DN154429KB000280 |
NM IRM4509 NM 6174FTJ |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | V262169376 | 229 US60 WB, TX | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
5KJJAEDR2LPLF4636 5DN154427NB000914 |
NM IRL6424 NM 3109FTK |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | V252057616 | 234M US60 WB, TX | II | 4 | — | JD HEISKELL CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X01D528328 5DN154422NB000187 |
NM IRM6651 NM 0869FTK |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | V251898394 | UVALDE ST, TX | I | 6 | — | SETTING SUN DAIRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5D8X8VD422149 5DN154429KB000280 |
NM IRM4509 NM 6174FTJ |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 4, 2024 | V241396359 | US60 EB AT TX86 MM 2, TX | II | 4 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJGNDR7KDKS7808 5DN154427NB000914 |
NM IRL3993 NM 3109FTK |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JDH | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| JHD | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| JD HEISKELL CO | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| SETTING SUN DAIRY | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 28, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 28, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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