HIMES TRUCKING LLC
FLEMINGSBURG, KY
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HIMES TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3981286) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3981286/ As of: Jul 12, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Company profile
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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 1, 2022
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1490744ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 25% | — |
| 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
HIMES TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in FLEMINGSBURG, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3981286. 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 6 power units and 9 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
HIMES TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 9 drivers, based in Flemingsburg, KY. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (4) and TN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.75(a)(3) (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,109 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.31 | 1 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 11.50 | 12 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88256426 | Jun 26, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-SOUT, 393.45A-BHTIJ | Yes |
| 87583434 | Apr 14, 2026 | SC | 2 | ROEBUCK SC |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 45B2-BHTD, 45B2-B-AIR, 2-SLLS1 | Yes |
| 87523389 | Apr 8, 2026 | KY | 2 | FLAT LICK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLSR | No |
| 86640291 | Dec 23, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84414768 | Apr 15, 2025 | VA | 3 | TROY VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84278836 | Mar 30, 2025 | TN | 3 | US-25 EAST SOUTH |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83697189 | Jan 23, 2025 | TN | 3 | NEW TAZEWELL TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83060549 | Oct 31, 2024 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 81737518 | May 28, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 80524391 | Jan 2, 2024 | KY | 2 | WINCHESTER |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79651996 | Sep 13, 2023 | NC | 3 | I-26 W |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8, 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 79454585 | Aug 21, 2023 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 5, 2022 | MC1490744-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP6868 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 5, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LONDON | KY | 3 | 2 |
| FLAT LICK | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WINCHESTER | KY | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 W | NC | 1 | 0 |
| ROEBUCK SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| NEW TAZEWELL TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| US-25 EAST SOUTH | TN | 1 | 0 |
| TROY VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1490744
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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12 inspections
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How to verify HIMES TRUCKING LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
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