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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY
USDOT 259465 · MC183648 · EIN 54-1448730 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7080 CARROLTON PIKE, GALAX, VA, 24333
(276) 236-3507 · JAMES HILL
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 38.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
42 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 416
Crashes (24 mo)
6 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CT98941001 · eff 12/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate38.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance304 pts
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance71 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NC16
VA14
KY5
WV3
IN2
OH2
MD1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.58 | 1.53 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.51 | 0.55 | ≈51–58% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.66 | 5.97 | ≈62–66% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 4 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 43% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Speeding 19%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 75% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 15% · Hours exceeded 10%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 34% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (2 OOS) · Tires 16% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 11 violations, 4 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 55%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.45D-B, 393.45D-BAAL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.245).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.185).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
395.8A1-HOSP, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.383).
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | DUNN, NC | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2026 | LEXINGTON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/18/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/09/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 09/08/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 07/20/2025 | RICHMOND, KY | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
29 truck24 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES HILL
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
1985-05-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 50 carriers
Shares identifiers with 50 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 STEP LOGISTICS LLC | 3955854 | officer | strong |
| 29 TRANSPORT LLC | 3752846 | officer | strong |
| AFFORDABLE TRANSPORT | 1835310 | officer | strong |
| AG INDUSTRIAL INC | 1223084 | officer | strong |
| BHBUYERS LLC | 2494772 | officer | strong |
| CALVERT CLEARING & EXCAVATING LLC | 2015383 | officer | strong |
| COMPETITIVE TRANSPORT LLC | 2554517 | officer | strong |
| DARRIUS JEVON & ASSOCIATES INC | 990986 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2025)
12/01/2025 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT98941001
12/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT98941001
11/04/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2025)
11/04/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2025)
12/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT98941001
12/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 98941001
07/24/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 98941001
12/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08313003
12/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08313002
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08313001
12/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA02843400
12/01/2010 — Insurance filed — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy IMS17597
12/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMS14226
12/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMN04260
12/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy V115737
11/09/2007 — Insurance replaced — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMN03068
11/09/2006 — Insurance replaced — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMR3627
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/259465.