HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY
USDOT 259465 • 7080 CARROLTON PIKE, GALAX, VA, 24333
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT98941001 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMS14226 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT98941001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT98941001 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT98941001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 98941001 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2019 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 98941001 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2018 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08313003 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08313002 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08313001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02843400 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN04260 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2007 | Dec 1, 2009 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN03068 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2006 | Nov 9, 2007 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR3627 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2004 | Nov 9, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | V115737 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2004 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR3043 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2002 | Nov 9, 2004 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR3043 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2002 | Dec 5, 2004 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR0752 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 1999 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMR0752 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 1999 | Nov 9, 2002 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | V104203 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 1999 | Nov 9, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | V104203 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 1999 | Jan 5, 2005 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GF 91 00 352 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 1998 | Nov 9, 1999 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GF9100352 AP | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 1994 | Dec 10, 1998 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 30122 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 1994 | Dec 10, 1998 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 30122 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 1994 | Nov 9, 1994 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 279004 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1992 | Jan 7, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT98941001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT98941001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT98941001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT98941001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 98941001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 98941001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08313003 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08313002 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08313001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02843400 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMS14226 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN04260 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V115737 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN03068 | CARGO | Nov 9, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR3627 | CARGO | Nov 9, 2006 | Nov 9, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V104203 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2005 | Jan 5, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR3043 | CARGO | Dec 5, 2004 | Dec 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR3043 | CARGO | Nov 9, 2004 | Nov 9, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V104203 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2004 | Nov 9, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR0752 | CARGO | Apr 16, 2003 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMR0752 | CARGO | Nov 9, 2002 | Nov 9, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | GF 91 00 352 | CARGO | Nov 9, 1999 | Nov 9, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 279004 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 1999 | Jan 7, 1999 |
| CANCEL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | GF9100352 AP | CARGO | Dec 10, 1998 | Dec 10, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 30122 | CARGO | Dec 10, 1998 | Dec 10, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 30122 | CARGO | Nov 9, 1994 | Nov 9, 1994 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC183648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2025 |
| MC183648 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2025 |
| MC183648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 1999 |
| MC183648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 1999 |
| MC183648 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 10, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC183648 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 10, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC183648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183648 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC183648 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 1985 | — | 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
9 states • 62 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 62 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209A-STSWNS | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209B-STWLOOS | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (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
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | US HWY 23 N AT CLINCH RIVER HWY | ...410095 | HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Sep 9, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 81 SOUTH AT 1.40M N OF RT 8 | ...036767 | HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Sep 8, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SB I-495 | ...036767 | HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Jul 20, 2025 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | RICHMOND | I 0075 | ...470767 | HILLS TRUCKING CO |
| Jun 29, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | INTERSTATE 81 SOUTH | ...410095 | HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Feb 6, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | RT 58 WB | ...026250 | HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Jan 10, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STATESVILLE | 77 | ...026248 | HILLS TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Sep 1, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2018 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2016 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2015 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2015 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2015 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events