Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4282484 · MC-1664964 · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Essentially Soft LLC
DBA ESSENTIALLY SOFT TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 4.4 yrMulti-region · 14 statesFLORISSANT, MO58/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1664964 ACTIVEUNDELIVERABLE ADDRESS
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 30, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No insurance on fileActive authority but no BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Driver out-of-service rate well above average57.9% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Undeliverable physical addressFMCSA mail to this carrier's physical address was returned undeliverable — a common shell-carrier signal. Verify the address before tendering.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)Not on file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.4 yr
Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC (USDOT 4282484) has a Vektor safety score of 58/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 30, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 30, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 10, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC's USDOT number?
ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC's USDOT number is 4282484, and its motor carrier number is MC-1664964.
Is ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 30, 2026, ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC's safety record?
ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 58/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC's fleet?
ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC based?
ESSENTIALLY SOFT LLC is based in FLORISSANT, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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