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Generated Oct 20, 2026
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HOBBS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 225180 · MC863093 · EIN 26-3917576 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4410 EMITTSBURG ROAD, FAIRFIELD, PA, 17320
(717) 334-6586 · JAMES L. HOBBS, JR.
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 27.9% — above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
49 / 490
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northland Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy WF013560 · eff 09/15/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance397 pts
Unsafe Driving93 pts
Other33 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 60 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MD39
PA5
NY2
NC1
WV1
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.23 | 1.10 | ≈33–40% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.00 | ≈6–13% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.01 | 4.74 | ≈63–67% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Frederick County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 88% · Following / lane / reckless 12%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 75%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LHWS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.758).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.923).
3. Other1 viol · 13%
393.47E
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 08/24/2026 | ANNAPOLIS, MD | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/05/2026 | BALLENGER CREEK, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/10/2024 | MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 42 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer12 incomplete vehicle11 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES L. HOBBS, JR.
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
1982-11-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | 2 VINs | medium |
| J & J MOTORING INC | 1226519 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TRYON TRUCKING INC | 113676 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2024)
09/15/2023 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF013560
09/15/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0003340
08/21/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/12/2023)
09/15/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0000595
04/24/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
11/19/1982 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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