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Carrier profile · USDOT 2824367 · MC-1187038 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Thomas a Eskens
DBA ESKENS EXPRESS
6 power unitsavg 9.2 yrRegional · 3 statesYANKTON, SD94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1187038 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
2005–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 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 peersTypical
9.2 yr
Model years 2005–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THOMAS A ESKENS (USDOT 2824367) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 10, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 13, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THOMAS A ESKENS's USDOT number?
THOMAS A ESKENS's USDOT number is 2824367, and its motor carrier number is MC-1187038.
Is THOMAS A ESKENS authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, THOMAS A ESKENS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THOMAS A ESKENS's safety record?
THOMAS A ESKENS has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THOMAS A ESKENS's fleet?
THOMAS A ESKENS operates 6 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THOMAS A ESKENS based?
THOMAS A ESKENS is based in YANKTON, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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