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ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC
DBA: Ess Bros & Sons Inc
Loretto, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 240847
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
240847
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 19, 1983
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
9350 County Rd 19, Loretto, MN 55357
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Troy T Ess
Officer 2
Trent E Ess Treasurer
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | MN | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRNDLXRG134222 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| May 19, 2026 | MN | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V5KC9DH9PN617432 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 1, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | DODGE · 3C7WRNBL1LG293687 | 1 | Passed |
| June 4, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V5KC9DH7RN632174 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V5KC9DH7RN632174 | 0 | Clean |
| October 10, 2024 | IA | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V5KC9DH9PN617432 | 2 | Passed |
| May 14, 2024 | WI | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V5KC9DG8HN975730 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 18, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 18, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | 7 | Out of service |
| October 10, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | Drivers record of duty status not current | 5 | Cited |
| October 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| October 1, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN5
IA1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9DH7RN632174 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9DH9PN617432 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL1LG293687 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDLXRG134222 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Pj | Flatbed · 45 ft | 4P53F4527N1382418 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9DG8HN975730 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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