HOCKADAY'S TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3401189 • 1380 CASTLE HAYNE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401-8887
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1129030 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP530991 | ON FILE | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP425929 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP320895 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 8, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP215039 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2021 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP215039 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2021 | Aug 8, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP110989 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2020 | Aug 8, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP530991 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP425929 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP320895 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215039 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215039 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110989 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2021 | Aug 8, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1129030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2025 |
| MC1129030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2022 |
| MC1129030 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 |
| MC1129030 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2020 | — | 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
1 state • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (26 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILMINGTON | 133 | ...332601 | HOCKADAY'S TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records