HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC
USDOT 881 • 314 FOUNDERS PARK DR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-445690 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2009 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E2 87 28 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 34 MS NO1989 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2009 | Mar 4, 2020 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E4 53 90 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E4 53 90 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 34 UUN PO0388 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 34 UUN PO0388 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2009 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K09076 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2005 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI98468437 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI98468437 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | May 22, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM08309451 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2002 | Jan 1, 2003 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K09076 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2002 | Feb 9, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E2 87 28 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E4 53 90 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E4 53 90 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 MS NO1989 | CARGO | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 UUN PO0388 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 UUN PO0388 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K09076 | CARGO | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K09076 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI98468437 | CARGO | May 22, 2005 | May 22, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI98468437 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM08309451 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-445690 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-445690 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC445690 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC445690 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2021 |
| MC445690 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2020 |
| MC445690 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 27, 2009 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 2025 |
| MC445690 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2005 |
| MC445690 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 14, 2003 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2009 |
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
5 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118(d)(3) | Cargo securement - boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (21 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2015 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2013 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records