HC5 LLC
USDOT 2507511 • 904 RAM AVE, PALMVIEW, TX, 78572
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1693991 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | RKT0718-1608-01 | ON FILE | Nov 14, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IAL000286-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX009035-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2024 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | RKT0718-1608-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANY | IAL000286-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009035-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1693991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1693991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1693991 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 18, 2025 | REVOKED | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC1693991 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 18, 2025 | REVOKED | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC1693991 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2025 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2025 |
| MC1693991 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2025 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2025 |
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
5 states • 62 inspections
Violation Summary (204 violations from 62 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 17 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 10 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 9 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 5 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 5 | 5 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 5 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-TSA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602A | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.403A | 390.403A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.328D | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.502A1 | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:180.415B | Cargo tank test or inspection markings | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.200A | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HC | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.24(d) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (62 inspections)
Showing 50 of 62
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records