HERCULES FORWARDING LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 40 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 11 times across 2 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026264 inspections · 21 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 2392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 3395.24D-ELDPTHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t
6
2× · sev 3
- 4393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.11B-CSRIGRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 6392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 7393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
- 9392.2-NCDLR1 OOS
License - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction.
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- CA21
- MO3
- WA3
- IL2
- NV1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Alameda County, CA
Medium impact11 of 51 violations in the last 12 months (22%) came from inspections in Alameda County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Alameda County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 4% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 14%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 5%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 9%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 17% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t2× · 58%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 3%
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× · 39%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 54% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 53%
- 391.41A1-FPCOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE]1× · 47%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 18% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× · 11%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× · 6%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× · 8%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× · 7%
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 2%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 20%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 4%
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× · 2%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× · 2%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× · 1%
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× · 0%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind
- 172.204D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not have certification signature legibly signed as required.
- 397.3-SLLState/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated
- Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
- Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA77 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 47 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
7
Tow-away
7
Injury
2
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi83 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi38 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi22 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi20 drivers
- Company officer
- SHARON SCHROEDER
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 622220580
- Registered since
- 1990-10-18
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-19
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 166 trucks · 128 owned tractors · 280 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 18 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
104 events- 03/19/2026MCS-150 update filed
8.8M mi reported (2022)
- 10/05/2024Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013120145
- 10/01/2024Insurance filed — Obsidian Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy LDT-AL-000001044
- 10/01/2024Insurance ended — Obsidian Insurance Company
policy LDT-AL-000001044
- 10/01/2024Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578704
- 09/09/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2024)
- 09/04/2024Insurance filed — LM Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 016245775
- 09/04/2024Insurance ended — LM Insurance Corporation
policy 016245775
- 09/04/2024Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013120145
- 04/01/2024Insurance name changed — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013120145
- 04/01/2024Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578704
- 02/29/2024Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013120145
- 02/27/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2024)
- 02/27/2024Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578704
- 02/26/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2024)
- 02/26/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2024)
- 02/26/2024BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2024)
- 02/26/2024Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013120145
- 08/18/2021PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
- 10/01/2015Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE-840-9C578704-TCT-14
- 09/04/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/14/2015)
- 09/04/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/14/2015)
- 12/03/2014Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-6608731M006-TIL-10
- 10/01/2014Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C578704TCT13
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00173
- 09/26/2013PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — GRANTED
- 10/01/2012Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00150
- 10/01/2011Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00124
- 05/13/2011Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0012501
- 05/01/2011Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0012501
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-10-01
- Last review
- 2025-01-08
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-19
- Reported mileage
- 8,785,636 mi (2022)
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