Esm Transport Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Columbus, OH.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 21 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 21 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 80% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 74% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 74% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58% | 83% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | WV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 3.57 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 5 | 0.74 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6.36 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.41 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 17 states. Top state OH accounts for 32% of activity. Activity outside home state (OH): 68%.
+12 other states with fewer inspections
| 21 |
| 6 |
| 4 |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| IA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39311A1CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39311A1LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 3939ALBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39522H1ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39522H2ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39522H3ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 3965BL | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |