L T HART INC
USDOT 494244 • 26491 NEWBANKS ROAD, ABINGDON, VA, 24210
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250066 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA06564100 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240061 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230055 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220047 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210051 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200054 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190055 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180048 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA150049 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06564100 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2011 | Apr 4, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06564100 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP52814A | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 29, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP52814A | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 29, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP52814A | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP52814A | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2008 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C340797 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2006 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | V114713 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2005 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | V103938 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 1999 | Jan 20, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC032517 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 1995 | Jan 20, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 230748 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 1993 | Mar 4, 1999 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMC-94 16 47 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 1993 | Jan 20, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250066 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240061 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230055 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220047 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210051 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200054 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190055 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180048 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150049 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06564100 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2015 | Apr 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06564100 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06564100 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52814A | CARGO | Mar 29, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52814A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52814A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52814A | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C340797 | CARGO | Feb 27, 2008 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V114713 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2008 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC032517 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2006 | Jan 20, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V103938 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2005 | Jan 20, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 230748 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 1999 | Mar 4, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC-94 16 47 | CARGO | Jan 20, 1995 | Jan 20, 1995 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC245192 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2008 |
| MC245192 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2008 |
| MC245192 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2006 |
| MC245192 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2006 |
| MC245192 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2006 |
| MC245192 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2005 |
| MC245192 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2005 |
| MC245192 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 3, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC245192 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC245192 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 21, 1992 | — | 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
17 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBUQUERQUE | INTERSTATE 40 & LOUISIANA OVERPASS | ...107036 | L T HART INC |
| Dec 13, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WEST 64 | ...225323 | L T HART INC |
| Sep 17, 2023 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 MM 68 | ...480114 | L T HART INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...124111 | L T HART INC |
| Jan 12, 2020 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2015 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2005 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2003 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events