FMCSA Carrier Profile
ESSENTIAL CARGO INC
Hilton, NY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3673795 · MC 1274725
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1274725 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
46.2% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1274725
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA03913041
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3673795
MC Number
MC-1274725
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 7, 2021
Authority Granted
August 3, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,321,888 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
28 Brianna Lane, Hilton, NY 14468
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cesar Loyola
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 89th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH1EN175632 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 5, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 2, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH2MN263393 | 1 | Passed |
| March 30, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH2MN263393 | 0 | Clean |
| December 17, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| November 20, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH9GN944347 | 2 | Passed |
| November 12, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 10, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH0FN182864 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| August 23, 2025 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH9GN944347 | 0 | Clean |
| August 1, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7MN263390 | 3 | Passed |
| July 30, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH1EN175632 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 13, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH0FN182864 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
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Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K7701647 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMU2919 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN944347 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FP119114 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538M7386017 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0FN182864 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1EN175632 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2MN263393 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325GB654142 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5LL170874 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K7652301 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GM684904 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GM669210 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGM684901 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSKD1346 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7MN263390 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 3, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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