MHCS INC
USDOT 2300867 • 937 IRWIN LN, PLEASUREVILLE, KY, 40057
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-807251 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 24, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN338124 | ON FILE | Jun 17, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN279878 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2021 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP29715A | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP29715A | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2017 | Apr 29, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS062237 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2016 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS046315 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 0704034 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA5772287 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2013 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | PRA55772287 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN338124 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN279878 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP29715A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2021 | Apr 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP29715A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS062237 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS046315 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2016 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 0704034 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA5772287 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA55772287 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC807251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2024 |
| MC807251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2017 |
| MC807251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2016 |
| MC807251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2015 |
| MC807251 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 |
| MC807251 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 4, 2013 | — | 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
14 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (42 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSTON | I-80 MP 14.67 | ...MC3762 | MHCS INC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | DOUGLAS HILL ROAD NEAR GA 6 | ...306620 | MHCS INC |
| Dec 24, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80 | ...901460 | MHCS INC |
| Jul 19, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2014 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records