- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 203 days (since Oct 27, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
HILLS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC
HILLS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in ORANGE COVE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1616534. 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 29 power units and 21 drivers, with 56 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
HILLS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 21 drivers, based in Orange Cove, CA. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 225% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (39 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (56.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,422 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 29, 2008 to Dec 9, 2008 (71 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 44 | 3 | 6.8% | May 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 30 | |
| Utility | 24 | |
| CIMC | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Western Star | 8 | |
| Vanguard | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Vanb | 2 | |
| Kens | 1 | |
| Rave | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (56 rows) View all 56 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87769007 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87730115 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 55E-B | No |
| 87662925 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87662892 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87662750 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87598523 | Apr 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87376834 | Mar 20, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-5 NB SOF ROXFORD TRUCK RTE |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87229096 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86981212 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-fresno,-ca |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86784300 | Jan 13, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.71A-D | No |
| 86783485 | Jan 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86672867 | Dec 26, 2025 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86531950 | Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-B | No |
| 86448084 | Nov 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86305169 | Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86228352 | Nov 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86172750 | Oct 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86035634 | Oct 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85870705 | Sep 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85764339 | Sep 10, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85727231 | Sep 8, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85727194 | Sep 8, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
KENS TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85716248 | Sep 7, 2025 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85559161 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2105 WARDROBE AVE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85546917 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0009879895 | Oct 18, 2025 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA4352200717 | Feb 25, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4352112598 | Oct 22, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4352111215 | Jul 27, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0009294477 | Jun 4, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA5402100391 | Mar 5, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4202100287 | Jan 20, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4352003689 | Oct 15, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA4802001545 | Aug 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4502000518 | Jun 17, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4352001272 | Apr 16, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| CA5751900687 | Feb 12, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4801900188 | Jan 30, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| CA4301800200 | May 30, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA5401800709 | Mar 12, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA4601701275 | Sep 19, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA4351714256 | Sep 7, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA7470160124 | Oct 21, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA5751606290 | Apr 11, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA0006854214 | Jan 20, 2015 | CA | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| CA0005664793 | May 10, 2012 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0005631245 | May 10, 2012 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0004657383 | Apr 11, 2010 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA0004600782 | Feb 6, 2010 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA0004250157 | May 12, 2009 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | MC597490-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Dec 9, 2008 | MC597490-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Mar 30, 2007 | MC597490-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014612 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2024 | Oct 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | TC-CRO-001535-23 | BIPD | Aug 29, 2023 | Aug 29, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C04700052-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2022 | Sep 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C04700052-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2022 | Aug 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C04700052 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2021 | Sep 22, 2022 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C04700052 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 131576A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 131576A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2010 | Oct 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | COP131576A | CARGO | Sep 22, 2010 | Aug 25, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9450615 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9450615 | CARGO | Sep 22, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 5000JMA14010866 | CARGO | Sep 22, 2008 | Sep 22, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 14010764 | CARGO | Sep 22, 2007 | Sep 22, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0330373 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2007 | Sep 22, 2009 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 14004480 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2007 | Sep 22, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0328954 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2007 | Sep 22, 2007 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 27, 2025
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Oct 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 4, 2024
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Sep 4, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 29, 2024insuranceCANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2023
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Aug 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 4, 2010
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Oct 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 23, 2009
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Sep 22, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Sep 22, 2009insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Sep 29, 2008
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Sep 29, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 29, 2008authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 71 days (through Dec 9, 2008)
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Sep 22, 2008insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Sep 24, 2007
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Sep 22, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
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Sep 22, 2007insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 23 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 10 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| 2105 WARDROBE AVE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DINUBA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| FRESNO | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GCVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-5 NB SOF ROXFORD TRUCK RTE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC597490
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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25 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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