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USDOT 2310104 • DBA: HOSS'S RIDGE FARMS • 9632 FREEDOM RD, FREEDOM, NY, 14065

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,310,104
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5856891795
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
525,000
Physical Address
9632 FREEDOM RD, FREEDOM, NY, 14065
Mailing Address
PO BOX 37, CENTERVILLE, NY, 14029
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 24, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1609996ACTIVEUnknownAug 1, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFPK BA013009824143ON FILEJun 24, 2024Jul 29, 2025

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFPK BA013009824143CANCELLEDJun 24, 2024Aug 7, 2025
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFPK BAN 3009824143CANCELLEDJun 24, 2023Jun 24, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.FPK BA013009824143BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.FPK BA013009824143BIPD/PrimaryJul 29, 2025Jul 29, 2025
CANCELNATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.FPK BAN 3009824143BIPD/PrimaryJun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1609996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 11, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 1, 2025
MC1609996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 9, 2024Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
38%
Unsafe Driving
44%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
21
Violations
68
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
28.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 21 of 21 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states21 inspections

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (68 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBPCab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSADBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+5.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.24vs nat'l 1.80
+1.44 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (21 inspections)

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Inspection History (21 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 18, 202687354953SPRINGVILLE NYNYLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 11, 202686826626FULTONVILLE NYNYLevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER10393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.205C-WR, 393.11A1-LLPLYes
Dec 2, 202586467091SEFFNER FLUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.95A1, 395.8ANo
Nov 25, 202586410042BEALETON VAVALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 25, 202586157416LONDONKYLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.5B-HWSLYes
May 15, 202584689510PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 30, 202584541704H-BLANDFORDMALevel 3PETER TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60DNo
Mar 22, 202584240380MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION SNCLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9BRKLAMP, 393.9TS, 393.9No
Mar 6, 202584114094SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.60CYes
Oct 18, 202482949561SPARTA WIWILevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 17, 202482928252VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER4395.24, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.32B-ELDDFRYes
Sep 24, 202482800718FREEVILLE NYNYLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4392.16(a), 393.11(a)(1), 393.55(c)(1)No
Sep 20, 202482718006ROADSIDEOHLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16(a), 395.8(e)(1), 395.26(b)No
Aug 18, 202482433782CR 23B CATSKILLNYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11Yes
Jun 6, 202481849437HASTINGS NYNYLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 392.2No
Feb 27, 202480946945FREDERICK COUNTYMDLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Aug 23, 202379491989PREBLE (NB) ROADSIDENYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.55(d)(1), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jul 5, 202379053417CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 393.75(a)(2), 393.53(b)Yes
Jun 27, 202379068969RTS 5 AND 77NYLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.78, 396.17(c)No
Jun 23, 202378977987SALINA (EXIT 36)NYLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 30, 202378768473LAFAYETTE (NB)NYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 1, 2024OHINJURY02WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 80...056445HOSS'S RIDGE FARMS
Mar 21, 2020MDTOW00
Aug 29, 2019PATOW00
May 29, 2019NYTOW00
Mar 9, 2018NYINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2025
Authority
Jul 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 21, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 29, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 29, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 9, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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