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MICHAEL L HOOD

DBA: M L HOOD TRUCKING

USDOT 518237 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL L HOOD Construction Other (SAND, STONE, DIRT) Based in CENTREVILLE, MD Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jul 13, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL L HOOD
Cargo: Construction, Other (SAND, STONE, DIRT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MICHAEL L HOOD (USDOT 518237)
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): MICHAEL L HOOD (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/518237/
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.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178006 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 518237
In FMCSA records since Mar 31, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL L HOOD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Construction, Other (SAND, STONE, DIRT)
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 264,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (410) 758-4799
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3020 CHURCHILL RD
CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
Mailing
3020 CHURCHILL RD
CENTREVILLE, MD 21617-0818
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 518237
In FMCSA records since Mar 31, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 264,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 6.7% vs 23.4% -16.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.56 vs 1.80 -1.24
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 4 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 29 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 6.25% —
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%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
29
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
6.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MICHAEL L HOOD is a corporation based in CENTREVILLE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 518237. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.7%. 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 overview

MICHAEL L HOOD is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Centreville, MD. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 80% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (16) and DE (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

5.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (70.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS3 (Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Western Star, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,006 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,006 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
6.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,006 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
1 OOS · 33.3%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 14 0 0.0% May 18, 2026
Delaware (DE) 2 1 50.0% Sep 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 9
International 7
West 4
Freightliner 3
Kenworth 1
Utility 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 4 — 2.66 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 1.63 2 — 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87913301 May 18, 2026 MD 2 —
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
86823455 Jan 15, 2026 MD 2 WARWICK MD
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
86754878 Jan 8, 2026 MD 2 ANNAPOLIS MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
0 — No
86622099 Dec 18, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
86391409 Nov 20, 2025 MD 2 EASTON MD
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
85680450 Sep 4, 2025 DE 3 MIDDLETOWN DE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
1 392.2-SLLEWG2 No
85371348 Jul 31, 2025 DE 2 MIDDLETOWN DE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MX 49ES2G · 1XKYD49X8JJ182903
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85262400 Jul 14, 2025 MD 2 WYE MILLS MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
85202264 Jul 9, 2025 MD 2 WARWICK MD
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
84541739 Apr 29, 2025 MD 3 KENT COUNTY
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
84013265 Mar 3, 2025 MD 2 md-virtual-us-50e-@-whitehall-rd
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
1 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
83888206 Feb 17, 2025 MD 2 WYE MILLS MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
83610336 Jan 15, 2025 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 311ED95 · 1FVMALCG73LK52201
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82976699 Oct 22, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 311ED95 · 1FVMALCG73LK52201
2 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-HLLH No
82403242 Aug 16, 2024 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 271ED40 · 5KKMAVDV3HPHZ3798
1 392.2 No
82253257 Jul 30, 2024 MD 2 KENT COUNTY
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
82148795 Jul 18, 2024 MD 2 CECIL COUNTY
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 271ED40 · 5KKMAVDV3HPHZ3798
0 — No
82148788 Jul 18, 2024 MD 2 KENT COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
1 392.16(a) No
81958203 Jun 25, 2024 MD 3 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 311ED95 · 1FVMALCG73LK52201
0 — No
80886088 Feb 19, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 271ED40 · 5KKMAVDV3HPHZ3798
0 — No
80423115 Dec 19, 2023 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
1 392.2 No
80352444 Dec 11, 2023 MD 3 KENT COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
0 — No
80139035 Nov 10, 2023 MD 2 md-virtual-md213s-@-sassafras-rvr
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 239ED92 · 1HTWXSBT65J154886
0 — No
80139034 Nov 10, 2023 MD 2 md-virtual-md213s-@-sassafras-rvr
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 296ED29 · 5KKMABD10JPJP8186
0 — No
79129599 Jul 13, 2023 MD 2 CECIL COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 311ED95 · 1FVMALCG73LK52201
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD0208822038 Mar 12, 2002 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC497763
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC497763 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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 PDF
Sep 26, 2013 MC497763-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 3, 2004 MC497763-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT25545A 91X $1,000,000 Jul 13, 2024 On file ACTIVE
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 020 33 74 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2016 Jul 13, 2024 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 020 33 74 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2013 Jul 13, 2016 REPLACED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 6022812 BIPD/Primary — Aug 18, 2004 Aug 31, 2013 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 13, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jul 13, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  3. Sep 26, 2013
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Sep 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Sep 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Aug 31, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
QUEEN ANNES COUNTY MD 6 0
KENT COUNTY MD 4 0
MIDDLETOWN DE DE 2 1
CECIL COUNTY MD 2 0
WARWICK MD MD 2 0
WYE MILLS MD MD 2 0
ANNAPOLIS MD MD 1 0
EASTON MD MD 1 0
PERRYVILLE MD MD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify MICHAEL L HOOD

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about MICHAEL L HOOD

Is MICHAEL L HOOD an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MICHAEL L HOOD is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 518237 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MICHAEL L HOOD's safety rating? ▾
MICHAEL L HOOD's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MICHAEL L HOOD had? ▾
29 roadside inspections are on file for MICHAEL L HOOD in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MICHAEL L HOOD's out-of-service rate? ▾
MICHAEL L HOOD's peak out-of-service rate is 6.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MICHAEL L HOOD based? ▾
MICHAEL L HOOD reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3020 CHURCHILL RD, CENTREVILLE, Maryland 21617. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MICHAEL L HOOD have valid operating authority? ▾
MICHAEL L HOOD has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MICHAEL L HOOD operate? ▾
MICHAEL L HOOD self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MICHAEL L HOOD had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for MICHAEL L HOOD in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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