HILTON INC
GRANITE FALLS, NC
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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — HILTON INC (USDOT 2420566) 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): KIP HILTON (Company officer); KOLT HILTON (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. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2420566/ As of: Jul 13, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
HILTON INC is a motor carrier based in GRANITE FALLS, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2420566. 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 8 power units and 7 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
HILTON INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers, based in Granite Falls, NC. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 260% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (18 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 392.2DIM (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Mack, Kenworth, and Kauf are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,337 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | Jun 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 19 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Kauf | 1 | |
| Roge | 1 | |
| Trai | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 5.66 | 6 | — | 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 (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88183242 | Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86862403 | Jan 22, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-40 MM 121 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86748832 | Jan 5, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 321 SB AT RIVER RD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.205C | No |
| 86591910 | Dec 16, 2025 | NC | 3 | UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 NORT |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86552312 | Dec 12, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 MM 119 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.3A1BL, 393.130, 392.2DIM | Yes |
| 85595315 | Aug 25, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9TS, 392.2DIM, 393.19 | Yes |
| 85409646 | Aug 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-burke-county,-i-40-e |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85319954 | Jul 24, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85221264 | Jul 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84935145 | Jun 12, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84923210 | Jun 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84912502 | Jun 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84079143 | Mar 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84014384 | Feb 28, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 MM 121 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83809550 | Feb 5, 2025 | NC | 1 | I-40 MM 112 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83565241 | Jan 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 MM 121 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83342980 | Dec 6, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-40 MM 113 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83243393 | Nov 21, 2024 | NC | 3 | US 321 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81783550 | Jun 4, 2024 | NC | 2 | UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 SOUT |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80435770 | Dec 19, 2023 | NC | 2 | US 321 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.95(f), 393.9(a) | No |
| 80266352 | Nov 29, 2023 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80005197 | Oct 24, 2023 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79408498 | Aug 15, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-i-40,-west-(roadside) |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 79408497 | Aug 15, 2023 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0106436250 | Dec 11, 2020 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105500538 | May 25, 2018 | NC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-40 MM 121 | NC | 3 | 0 |
| US 321 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 MM 112 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 MM 113 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 MM 119 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 NORT | NC | 1 | 0 |
| UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 SOUT | NC | 1 | 1 |
| US 321 SB AT RIVER RD | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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