HME INC
USDOT 962203 • 2828 NW BUTTON ROAD, TOPEKA, KS, 66618
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-476160 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 14, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E50717 | ON FILE | Apr 20, 2023 | Jul 14, 2024 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2C3 79 70 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2003 | Feb 6, 2009 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E50717 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2022 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6E50717 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2022 | May 26, 2023 |
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAA 3007383285 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4E66592 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4E66592 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2013 | Feb 4, 2016 |
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4E6 65 92 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2011 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4E6 65 92 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 366 78 60 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E3 79 70 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2003 | Feb 6, 2009 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E3 79 70 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2003 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2C3 79 70 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2003 | Dec 31, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E50717 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2024 | Jul 14, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E50717 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E50717 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 3007383285 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 4E66592 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2016 | Feb 4, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 4E66592 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 4E6 65 92 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY | 4E6 65 92 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 366 78 60 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E3 79 70 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2009 | Feb 6, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2C3 79 70 | CARGO | Feb 6, 2009 | Feb 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2C3 79 70 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E3 79 70 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC476160 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2016 |
| MC476160 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2009 |
| MC476160 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 5, 2004 | — | 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
10 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (20 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERKELEY | CST AIRPORT RD | ...287839 | HME INC |
| Apr 26, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...283264 | HME INC |
| Aug 23, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2008 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records