ESSENDANT CO
AUTHORIZEDDBA: ESSENDANT
USDOT
293059
MC Number
193846
Fleet Size
126
Total Drivers
99
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ESSENDANT CO is a large interstate motor carrier based in DEERFIELD, Illinois, operating 126 power units with 99 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (1 fatal, 1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 73 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
73
Total
66%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — eff. Dec 29, 2015
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 20, 2015
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ESSENDANT CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ESSENDANT CO (USDOT #293059) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ESSENDANT CO's safety record?
ESSENDANT CO has 73 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does ESSENDANT CO operate?
ESSENDANT CO operates 126 power units with 99 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does ESSENDANT CO transport hazardous materials?
No. ESSENDANT CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ESSENDANT CO located?
ESSENDANT CO is based in DEERFIELD, Illinois at 1 PARKWAY NORTH, 60015. Phone: (847) 627-7000.
What are ESSENDANT CO's out-of-service rates?
ESSENDANT CO's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 7.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.