JOSEPH D HINDS
DBA: R J TRUCKING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 682 days Inactive Jun 12, 1995 → reinstated Apr 24, 1997
- Violations per Inspection above national average 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JOSEPH D HINDS (USDOT 550858) 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 Officer(s): JOSEPH D. HINDS (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 682 days — Inactive Jun 12, 1995 → reinstated Apr 24, 1997 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/550858/ As of: Jul 23, 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 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). 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 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240285 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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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 18, 2024
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC271572ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 2 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 100% | — |
| 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
JOSEPH D HINDS is a individual based in COLUMBUS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 550858. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.
JOSEPH D HINDS is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as an individual, based in Columbus, IN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in FL (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Utility and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,285 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 12, 1995 to Apr 24, 1997 (682 days)
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 |
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| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 22.00 | 22 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87233608 | Mar 6, 2026 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9B-LBL | Yes |
| 78876223 | Jun 7, 2023 | FL | 3 | fl-chiefland-/-cr347 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| FL2767760705 | Dec 31, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC007007209A | Jan 18, 2007 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0000078416 | Mar 16, 2003 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (38 rows)
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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| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300059997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300059997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2024 | Jan 17, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300059997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300059997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2024 | Dec 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300059997 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 18, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA971522144 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-922809-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN262294 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2019 | Aug 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN262294 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2020 | REPLACED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST202739 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST202739 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST202739 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2017 | Jun 11, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST202739 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 18, 2017 | Oct 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2016 | Jul 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2016 | Jul 10, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2014 | Feb 2, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST165005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 10, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2002 | Aug 13, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362432 | CARGO | — | Jul 10, 2002 | Aug 11, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2002 | Jul 10, 2013 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 437426 | CARGO | — | Mar 26, 2002 | Jul 10, 2002 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 17, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 19, 2025
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Jul 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2019insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 16, 2019
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Oct 10, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 21, 2018
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Jun 11, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2018
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Oct 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 21, 2017
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Aug 10, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 20, 2017
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Jul 18, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2017
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Jul 11, 2016
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Jul 10, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2016
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Jul 10, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2015
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Feb 2, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2015
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Jul 10, 2014insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2014
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Aug 13, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 11, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 26, 2002insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 11, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 11, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 9, 1998
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Aug 26, 1998insuranceCANCEL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
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Docket MC271572
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
CARGO policy on file
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VESTA FIRE INSURANCE CORP.
CARGO policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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2 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify JOSEPH D HINDS
- 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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