HI GRADE MATERIALS CO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 53 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HI GRADE MATERIALS CO (USDOT 478361) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JONATHAN D. HOVE (Company officer); LORI A CLIFTON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 53 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/478361/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 14.8% vs peer median 18.2% (better). n=6768 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceOLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2020
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 98 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 53 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 55 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| 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
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO is a corporation based in HESPERIA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 478361. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 140 power units and 100 drivers, with 55 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.8%. 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.
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO is a large fleet, operating 140 power units and 100 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Hesperia, CA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.4% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 41% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (31 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
19.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 140 power units (large fleet) and 100 drivers; Peterbilt, Supr, and Jltl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,768 ACTIVE carriers operating 70–210 power units (±50% of this carrier's 140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 30 | 5 | 16.7% | Jul 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 44 | |
| Supr | 16 | |
| Jltl | 4 | |
| Beal | 1 | |
| Coza | 1 | |
| Petr | 1 | |
| Rogu | 1 | |
| Rouge | 1 | |
| Supe | 1 | |
| Super | 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 | 14 | — | 4.72 | 5 | — | 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 (55 rows) View all 55 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88328988 | Jul 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.11A1-LTNRV | No |
| 87652854 | Apr 22, 2026 | CA | 2 | SR-18/BELLFLOWER ST |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87471221 | Mar 31, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow,-ca |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87411916 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | CAJON SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.201A-FRMC, 393.201A-FRBFC, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87346323 | Mar 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow,-ca |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.207A-SUBL, 393.43D-BIPBS, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Yes |
| 86894502 | Jan 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | MORONGO CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.201A-FRCLS | Yes |
| 86809500 | Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-247/lucerne-valley |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86482157 | Dec 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-OAL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86186374 | Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 3 | VICTORVILLE CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 85984016 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85423633 | Aug 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | MORONGO CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85403495 | Aug 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow,-ca |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85312507 | Jul 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | VICTORVILLE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85299548 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-sr-18/bellflower-st |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSI | No |
| 84721395 | May 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | VICTORVILLE CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84673507 | May 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | NORTH CAJON SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.70C-CDTDSM, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 83900061 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | MORONGO BASIN CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 83899469 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow,-ca |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47E, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | No |
| 83897180 | Feb 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | MORONGO BASIN CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.201A-FRCLS | No |
| 83721427 | Jan 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-sr-247/veterans-parkway-s |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83721359 | Jan 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83665801 | Jan 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | MORONGO BASIN CHP AREA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83408293 | Dec 16, 2024 | CA | 1 | BARSTOW |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 83140992 | Nov 12, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow,-ca |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83098478 | Nov 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | SR-18 WOF BELLFLOWER |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (53 rows) View all 53 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6302501095 | Aug 13, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8702500096 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009704306 | Apr 18, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8352400274 | Mar 26, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8502301682 | Dec 21, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8502300901 | Jul 18, 2023 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA6302201222 | Sep 27, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CA6302201210 | Sep 22, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009414055 | Feb 17, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8552111731 | Oct 1, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009298834 | Jul 22, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8502110325 | Jul 16, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8502001190 | Oct 21, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6302000767 | Jul 16, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5452000144 | Jan 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5452000143 | Jan 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6301904178 | Sep 21, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6301904163 | Sep 20, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008899204 | Jun 28, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008727701 | Aug 22, 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008701940 | May 11, 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008727290 | Apr 2, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008139256 | Dec 8, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008149644 | Oct 1, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8651603131 | Sep 27, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC661249 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2008 | MC661249-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312340 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72 UEN OC1252 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 20, 2008 | Mar 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72 UEN OC1252 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 20, 2008 | Mar 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORVILLE CHP AREA | CA | 18 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 5 | 2 |
| MORONGO BASIN CHP AREA | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 2 | 2 |
| MORONGO CHP AREA | CA | 2 | 1 |
| BARSTOW | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| NORTH CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| PEARBLOSSOM HWY AT 47TH ST E | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-18/BELLFLOWER ST | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.25(a) | Improper Lamp Mounting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
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55 inspections
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53 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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