BUTCH ESTES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3537891
MC Number
1180149
Fleet Size
1
Total Drivers
1
Last updated: March 11, 2026
Safety overview
BUTCH ESTES INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in COST, Texas, operating 1 power unit with 1 drivers. None of their 5 BASIC scores cross the 75th percentile intervention line. No crashes on file.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
0
Total
—
Driver %
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BUTCH ESTES INC authorized to operate?
Yes. BUTCH ESTES INC (USDOT #3537891) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is BUTCH ESTES INC's safety record?
Based on FMCSA data, BUTCH ESTES INC has no BASIC scores above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. They haven't received a formal FMCSA safety rating. No crashes on record.
How many trucks does BUTCH ESTES INC operate?
BUTCH ESTES INC operates 1 power unit with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does BUTCH ESTES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. BUTCH ESTES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BUTCH ESTES INC located?
BUTCH ESTES INC is based in COST, Texas at 1943 COUNTY ROAD 138, 78614. Phone: (281) 507-0856.