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Carrier profile · USDOT 3990167 · MC-1496659 ·
Essential Towing and Transport Corp
2 power unitsavg 4.3 yrLocal · 1 statesAUBURN, WA86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1496659 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo66.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.3 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
3 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP (USDOT 3990167) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 3, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 7, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP's USDOT number?
ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP's USDOT number is 3990167, and its motor carrier number is MC-1496659.
Is ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP's safety record?
ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP's fleet?
ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP operates 2 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP based?
ESSENTIAL TOWING AND TRANSPORT CORP is based in AUBURN, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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