HILLTOP MULCH INC
USDOT 1302834 • 430 WIRTZ ROAD, WIRTZ, VA, 24184
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-504161 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q01 0141815 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | Q01 0141815 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q09 173 0397 V | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2004 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | 037 295 04 63 V | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2004 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 0141815 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 0141815 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q09 173 0397 V | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 037 295 04 63 V | CARGO | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC504161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (27 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | CHALLENGER AVE AT WEST RURITAN RD | ...BX6755 | HILLTOP MULCH INC |
| May 17, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 73 | ...001166 | HILLTOP MULCH INC |
| Oct 5, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOXFIRE VILLAGE | 73 | ...754795 | HILLTOP MULCH INC |
| Dec 20, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GOODVIEW ROAD | ...020009 | HILLTOP MULCH INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | SB US-220 | ...014467 | HILLTOP MULCH INC |
| Jul 6, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2019 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2014 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2013 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2013 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2005 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records