HYDRA SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HYDRA SERVICES INC (USDOT 1515295) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): FRANCIS J DOYLE (Company officer); TONY BARNETT (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1515295/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 4.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.7% vs peer median 15.9% (better). n=26081 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 4.76% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
HYDRA SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in WARRIOR, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1515295. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 43 drivers, with 35 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
HYDRA SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 43 drivers, based in Warrior, AL. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 92% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (19) and MS (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
4.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.11A1-LIL (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 43 drivers; Dodge, Other, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,081 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.77 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87494459 | Apr 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | PANAMA CITY FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 87202118 | Mar 2, 2026 | MS | 1 | ATTALA COUNTY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 87052142 | Feb 13, 2026 | FL | 1 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 86902151 | Jan 26, 2026 | FL | 1 | DELAND FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86905346 | Jan 23, 2026 | MS | 3 | FORREST COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86836553 | Jan 20, 2026 | AL | 3 | WEST POINT AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86755874 | Jan 8, 2026 | FL | 1 | BEULAH FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.33A-D, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 85575874 | Aug 22, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRESTVIEW FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 85196842 | Jul 9, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRESTVIEW FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 84897629 | Jun 6, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRESTVIEW FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 84896069 | Jun 5, 2025 | FL | 1 | FREEPORT FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 84880297 | Jun 2, 2025 | FL | 1 | GULF BREEZE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.11A1-LRR, 393.11A1-LIL, 392.16-D | No |
| 84526192 | Apr 23, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 83820213 | Feb 6, 2025 | FL | 1 | FREEPORT FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83754475 | Jan 28, 2025 | FL | 1 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83444345 | Dec 16, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83282145 | Nov 27, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83111368 | Nov 4, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83110905 | Nov 4, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83062758 | Oct 29, 2024 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 82309880 | Jul 31, 2024 | FL | 3 | WINTER PARK FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 390.21T(c) | No |
| 81886018 | Jun 11, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 81563460 | May 3, 2024 | GA | 1 | SUMMERVILLE GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81361873 | Apr 16, 2024 | AL | 1 | I20 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Truk
|
2 | 396.17(c), 391.41(a) | No |
| 81381646 | Apr 12, 2024 | FL | 3 | QUINCY FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2697187105 | Jul 8, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002715397 | Oct 23, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9061220004 | Oct 20, 2022 | MS | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AL0002688683 | Aug 19, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8834918401 | Aug 5, 2021 | FL | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AL0000714465 | Nov 11, 2020 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0008737692 | Nov 13, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL000669146A | Aug 25, 2010 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 8 | 1 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 5 | 1 |
| FREEPORT FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| US90 PENSACOLA SCALE-EAST | FL | 2 | 0 |
| I20 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WEST POINT AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| BEULAH FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CRAWFORDVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| DEFUNIAK SPRINGS | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
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