JOSEPH D HINDS

DBA: R J TRUCKING

USDOT 550858 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: JOSEPH D. HINDS General Freight Building Materials Produce Liquids / Gases Meat U.S. Mail +7 more Based in COLUMBUS, IN Grade A · 95
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
Contract (Property) reinstated · Apr 24, 1997
Policy effective · Jul 18, 2024
Review these
  • 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 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JOSEPH D. HINDS
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Produce, Liquids / Gases
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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.

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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240285 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

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 550858
In FMCSA records since Feb 17, 1994 (~32y)
MC / docket MC271572
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JOSEPH D. HINDS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Produce, Liquids / Gases, Meat, U.S. Mail, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 53,633 mi
Contact & address
Physical
8582 SOUTH 400 WEST
COLUMBUS, IN 47201
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 550858
In FMCSA records since Feb 17, 1994 (~32y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 53,633 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

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
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
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.

Carrier overview

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.

Inspection profile

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.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Utility and Volvo 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 240,285 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,285 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,285 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

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)

2026-03 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 1 1 100.0% Mar 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 1
Volvo 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 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
87233608 Mar 6, 2026 FL 2 JASPER FL
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9B-LBL Yes
78876223 Jun 7, 2023 FL 3 fl-chiefland-/-cr347
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.17(c) No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
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
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
  1. Jan 17, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 19, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jul 18, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 18, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 18, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 18, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jul 16, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Oct 10, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 21, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jun 11, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 5, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Oct 10, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Sep 21, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Aug 10, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jul 20, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Jul 18, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jul 10, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jul 3, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jul 11, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Jul 10, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Feb 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Jan 6, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Jul 10, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jul 6, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  28. Feb 2, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jan 7, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Jul 10, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jul 2, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Aug 13, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Jul 10, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Aug 11, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Jul 10, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  36. Mar 26, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  37. Jul 11, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  38. Jul 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  39. Oct 9, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Aug 26, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
JASPER FL FL 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JOSEPH D HINDS

  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 JOSEPH D HINDS

Is JOSEPH D HINDS an active motor carrier?
Yes. JOSEPH D HINDS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 550858 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 JOSEPH D HINDS's safety rating?
JOSEPH D HINDS'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 JOSEPH D HINDS had?
2 roadside inspections are on file for JOSEPH D HINDS 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 JOSEPH D HINDS's out-of-service rate?
JOSEPH D HINDS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JOSEPH D HINDS based?
JOSEPH D HINDS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8582 SOUTH 400 WEST, COLUMBUS, Indiana 47201. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JOSEPH D HINDS have valid operating authority?
Yes. JOSEPH D HINDS holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC271572). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JOSEPH D HINDS operate?
JOSEPH D HINDS self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 JOSEPH D HINDS had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JOSEPH D HINDS 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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