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ESTES EXPRESS LINES

MC97275 · USDOT 121018 · RICHMOND, VA

Authority activeBroker authority

Bond on fileBMC-84 (surety bond)

Authority age25+ years

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FMCSA details: bond, surety, contact

MC / USDOT	MC97275 / 121018
Broker authority	ACTIVE
Authority age	Granted 2001-05-30 (304 months)
Bond / trust	On file BMC-84 (surety bond): FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND (#LPM8685332, effective 2013-10-01)
Surety contact	Look up the surety's claims address on its website, or the "Insurance" page on FMCSA L&I.
Location	RICHMOND, VA

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ESTES EXPRESS LINES holds active broker authority under MC97275 in FMCSA records, first granted 2001-05-30 (about 25 years ago). A BMC-84 (surety bond) with FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND is on file. Active authority and a bond on file are basic requirements, not a guarantee of payment. Check the Carrier Reports above and verify on SAFER before you book.

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ESTES EXPRESS LINES is listed under MC97275 and USDOT 121018, based in RICHMOND, VA. Always match the MC on your rate con to the company name and phone on FMCSA.

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