Hopson Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3893721 · Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 · 2055359727

C

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Hopson Trucking LLC (DOT# 3893721) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 25 inspections on record with 57 violations and a 52.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

25 Inspections
52.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
9 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 52.0%
Carrier: 52.0% (13 of 25) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 20.0%
Carrier: 20.0% (5 of 25) National: 6.4%
18% OOS rate better than 18% of carriers in Alabama
32% crash rate better than 32% of carriers in Alabama

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.

57 total violations across 25 inspections
18 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (32%)
Vehicle Maintenance
39
Unsafe Driving
7
Hours of Service
10
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 10 states
Level 1: 5 (20%) Level 2: 11 (44%) Level 3: 9 (36%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 LA 1 0 0
02/23/2026 AL 3 0 0
02/22/2026 MS 3 0 0
01/23/2026 MS 2 0 0
12/31/2025 LA 2 1 0
12/15/2025 GA 3 0 0
11/18/2025 AR 3 0 0
11/11/2025 TX 2 0 0
09/16/2025 TN 2 1 1
09/04/2025 TN 1 2 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 MC1432343
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 Benchmark Insurance Company $750 06/08/2025

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 9
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/02/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260108 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 376,562
Address 5340 Woodland Forrest Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405