Essendant Co
ActiveDBA: Essendant
Essendant Co, doing business as Essendant, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 293059 and MC number 193846. The company operates from Deerfield, IL, and maintains an active operating status, and has 126 power units and 99 drivers on record.
Is this carrier bookable?
Nothing here stands out as an immediate reason not to use this carrier.
Six things go into this read of Essendant Co's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.
Passed checks
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Authority
This USDOT record is marked active.
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Out-of-service
No out-of-service order is shown on this record.
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Safety rating
Safety rating is Satisfactory.
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Insurance
Insurance status is present: ON FILE (BIPD).
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BASIC scores
Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.
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MCS-150
MCS-150 looks current (May 30, 2025).
Identity
Who Essendant Co is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.
- Address
- 1 Parkway North , Deerfield , IL 60015
- Phone
- (847) 627-7000
- Entity type
- Private Property
Transports its own goods, not for hire.
- Operation type
- Interstate
Authorized to operate across state lines.
- Operating status
- Active
- Insurance on file
- ON FILE (BIPD)
BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.
- MCS-150 filing date
- May 30, 2025
Biennial update form required by FMCSA.
Cargo types
Safety
Everything FMCSA has on Essendant Co's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.
FMCSA Safety Rating
Rated Nov 20, 2003
A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means the carrier has demonstrated adequate safety management controls to meet the safety fitness standard. Approximately 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating.
View official FMCSA record →Inspections
All time88
Total
3
OOS
0
Driver OOS
3
Vehicle OOS
Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.
This carrier has 88 recorded inspections. The out-of-service rate is 3.4%, below the national average of ~21%.
Crash history
All time114
Total
8
Fatal
55
Injuries
109
Tow-away
114 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier. That translates to approximately 904.8 crashes per 1,000 power units.
BASIC safety scores
FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.
Driver behavior
0.2
Unsafe Driving
0.0
HOS Compliance
0.0
Driver Fitness
0.0
Controlled Substances
Vehicle and outcomes
1.6
Vehicle Maintenance
0.0
Hazmat Compliance
0.0
Crash Indicator
This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.
Unsafe Driving
Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.
HOS Compliance
Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.
Driver Fitness
Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.
Controlled Substances
Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.
Vehicle Maintenance
Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.
Fleet profile
Mid-size (100–999 units)Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Essendant Co actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.
Drivers per Power Unit
0.79
Lower than one driver per truck suggests owner-operators or part-time drivers.
Miles per Power Unit
47,728 mi
Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2024 data).
Inspections per Power Unit
0.7
Lower inspection activity, sometimes seen with local or low-mileage operations.
Crashes per 1,000 Units
904.8
Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).
Insurance
What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Essendant Co right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.
Current insurance status
ON FILE (BIPD)
BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.
Insurance history
Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Essendant Co, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.
| Form / Type | Insurer | Effective | Cancelled | Coverage |
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| Form 84 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2015-07-20 | 2015-07-20 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 2015-06-01 | 2015-12-29 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 84 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-10-01 | 2015-07-20 NAMECHG | $750 |
| Form 91X | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 2006-11-01 | 2015-07-20 NAMECHG | $750 |
| Form 91X | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2003-02-01 | 2006-11-01 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | 1998-11-01 | 2003-02-01 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 84 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1992-03-02 | 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91 | AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | 1990-11-01 | 2000-05-02 CANCEL | $750 |
Connections
Other USDOT records and external filings that link to Essendant Co. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.
Process agents (BOC-3)
Every state where Essendant Co has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.
1 state on file:
Recent activity
Field-level changes detected in Essendant Co's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.
| Date | Field | Previous | New |
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| May 13, 2026 | Total Inspections | 89 | 88 |
| May 13, 2026 | Driver Inspections | 89 | 88 |
| May 13, 2026 | Vehicle Inspections | 46 | 47 |
| May 13, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance Score | 1.95 | 1.59 |
| May 7, 2026 | Total Crashes | 117 | 114 |
| May 7, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 57 | 55 |
| May 7, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 112 | 109 |
| May 6, 2026 | Total Crashes | 114 | 117 |
| May 6, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 55 | 57 |
| May 6, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 109 | 112 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Essendant Co and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.
What is the USDOT number for Essendant Co?
Essendant Co is assigned USDOT number 293059 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.
What is the MC number for Essendant Co?
Essendant Co's MC number is 193846. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.
Is Essendant Co authorized to operate?
Essendant Co's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a SATISFACTORY safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.
How many inspections has Essendant Co had?
Essendant Co has 88 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 3 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 3.4%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.
How many crashes has Essendant Co been involved in?
FMCSA records 114 reported crashes for Essendant Co over a rolling 24-month window, including 8 fatal, 55 injury, and 109 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.
How large is Essendant Co's fleet?
Essendant Co operates 126 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 99 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.
Where is Essendant Co located?
Essendant Co is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois at 1 Parkway North. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.
What does a satisfactory safety rating mean?
A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means Essendant Co demonstrated adequate safety management controls during the review. Only about 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating, since FMCSA only rates carriers that go through a compliance review.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.
Should I monitor Essendant Co for changes?
If you tender loads to Essendant Co regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.
Where does this data come from?
All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.
About this data
This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.
This record was last checked on Jun 6, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 13, 2026.