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HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC

MONTEREY, TN

DBA: KERRY INGREDIENTS & FLAVOURS

USDOT 158296 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: FREDDY BENTON CONLEY General Freight Based in MONTEREY, TN Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Dec 31, 2004
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: FREDDY BENTON CONLEY
Cargo: General Freight
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TruckCodex risk summary — HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC (USDOT 158296)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): FREDDY BENTON CONLEY (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/158296/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 158296
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer FREDDY BENTON CONLEY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 158,296 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (931) 510-7900
Email: [email protected]
Physical
13797 HIGHWAY 70 NORTH
MONTEREY, TN 38574
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 158296
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 158,296 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 2 0
Trailers 0 4 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC is a corporation based in MONTEREY, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 158296. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Monterey, TN. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (4) and TN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (25.0% of violations); top code 390.21TA (390.21TA) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Walk, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
General/Admin
1 violation
Hours of Service
1 violation
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY) 3 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 3 0 0.0% Apr 17, 2026
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Dec 11, 2025
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 10
Walk 4
Great Dane 2
Bren 1
Walker Sta 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 1.47 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 0.54 1 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88039400 Jun 2, 2026 VA 1 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN W6088HY · 1XPBDP9X4LD702999
2 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP No
87615076 Apr 17, 2026 TN 1 STANTON TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN W6088HY · 1XPBDP9X4LD702999
0 — No
87041972 Feb 13, 2026 KY 3 KUTTAWA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5919HY · 1XPBDP9X0KD628107
0 — No
86605555 Dec 11, 2025 TX 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5920HY · 1XPBDP9XXLD702991
1 393.13D2 No
86124535 Oct 21, 2025 TN 3 MOUNT JULIET TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5920HY · 1XPBDP9XXLD702991
0 — No
84874485 Jun 5, 2025 KY 3 KUTTAWA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5919HY · 1XPBDP9X0KD628107
0 — No
83377635 Dec 11, 2024 KY 2 KUTTAWA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5919HY · 1XPBDP9X0KD628107
1 390.21TA No
83173059 Nov 14, 2024 TN 2 MOUNT JULIET TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5920HY · 1XPBDP9XXLD702991
2 392.2-SLLSIV, 395.24 No
81982463 Jun 26, 2024 KY 1 EDDYVILLE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5920HY · 1XPBDP9XXLD702991
0 — No
80300272 Dec 2, 2023 TN 2 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN S5919HY · 1XPBDP9X0KD628107
5 393.205(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0400031038 Dec 2, 2023 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA304139900X Jun 17, 2002 PA 0 2 No No Injury
SC0001117457 Oct 17, 2001 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0003028364 Mar 9, 1996 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC360088
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC360088 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AS2-641-419359-06 91X $1,000,000 Dec 31, 2004 On file ACTIVE
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AS2-141-419 359-06 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2002 Dec 31, 2004 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AS2-141-419 359-06 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2002 Jul 2, 2006 CANCELLED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA CA 4575753 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 1999 Dec 31, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 2, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jun 16, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Dec 31, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  4. Dec 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  5. Aug 10, 1999
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KUTTAWA KY 3 0
MOUNT JULIET TN TN 2 0
EDDYVILLE KY 1 0
ROADSIDE TN 1 0
STANTON TN TN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.67 Fuel tank requirement violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC

Is HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 158296 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC's safety rating? ▾
HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC had? ▾
10 roadside inspections are on file for HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 10 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC based? ▾
HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 13797 HIGHWAY 70 NORTH, MONTEREY, Tennessee 38574. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC operate? ▾
HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HICKORY SPECIALTIES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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