Hodge Trucking Co INC Safety Record

DOT# 246082 · Sumter, SC 29154 · 8035062975

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/16/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Hodge Trucking Co INC (DOT# 246082) in Sumter, South Carolina has 72 inspections on record with 135 violations and a 45.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

72 Inspections
45.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
28 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 45.8%
Carrier: 45.8% (33 of 72) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 72) National: 6.4%
22% OOS rate better than 22% of carriers in South Carolina
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in South Carolina

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

135 total violations across 72 inspections
36 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (27%)
Vehicle Maintenance
114
Unsafe Driving
20
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 3 states: NC, SC, US
Level 1: 11 (15%) Level 2: 27 (38%) Level 3: 34 (47%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/16/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/10/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/12/2026 SC 1 1 0
01/16/2026 SC 2 0 0
12/17/2025 SC 2 0 0
12/12/2025 SC 3 0 0
12/09/2025 SC 2 0 0
12/08/2025 SC 3 0 0
11/25/2025 SC 3 0 0
11/13/2025 SC 2 1 0
20-MAR-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-MAR-25 SC 0 0 0
20-JAN-25 SC 0 0 0
18-OCT-24 SC 0 0 0
12-SEP-25 SC 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC520076
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Northland Insurance Company $750 12/03/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 28
Drivers 33
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/23/1984
MCS-150 Filed 20231218 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,033,982
Address 2075 Lynette Drive, Sumter, SC 29154