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H & F BROS LLC
Townsend, WI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
56.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1446907 · MC 554879
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-554879 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
56.3% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
56.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 88.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 15.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC554879
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA868887014
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1446907
MC Number
MC-554879
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 29, 2005
Authority Granted
May 1, 2006
Annual Mileage
221,676 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
17414 Mockingbird Ln, Townsend, WI 54175
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dennis Hotchkiss
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate88.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (68.2pp higher)
56.3% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 16 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN5
MO3
MS3
KY2
AL1
GA1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJR0394 | 7 | 4 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7JL046344 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W53L831496 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53ESFK6359 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320BM100440 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FG355024 | 2 | 1 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2532DG566969 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532DG566996 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | CV44377526 | KUTTAWA KY | I | 4 | 1 | H&M MCDONOUGH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJR0394 1UYVS2530FG355024 |
GA C212EV ME 5562896 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | I032481281 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 5 | 1 | H&M MC DONOUGH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 5V8VC5320BM100440 |
GA C703FB ME 5507102 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | W124002925 | MAYVIEW MO | II | 10 | 3 | LKQ CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJR0394 1UYVS2530FG355024 |
GA C212EV ME 5562896 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | W095003013 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 3 | — | COMPANA PET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 1JJV532D7JL046344 |
GA C703FB WI 754292 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 4, 2026 | 1332000874 | FOREST PARK GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 1UYVS2530FG355024 |
GA C703FB ME 5562896 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | S172000319 | EDDYVILLE, KY | I | 1 | 1 | 24/7 EXPRESS LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 1UYVS2532DG566969 |
GA C703FB ME 5507101 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| November 1, 2025 | W102007293 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 10 | 3 | H&M MCDONOUGH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 1JJV532D7JL046344 |
GA C703FB WI 754292 |
| 392.15 | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | I033P91691 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 2 | 1 | SOUTHEAST CALLOFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5JSJR0394 1JJV532D7JL046344 |
GA C212EV WI 754292 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | N602000102 | NEWTON COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | DENAGO EV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJR0394 1UYVS2532DG566996 |
GA C212EV ME 5507101 |
| October 1, 2025 | MC00241571 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY, MS | II | 3 | 3 | CEVA ANIMALS HEALTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDR6KSKT3471 1JJV532W53L831496 |
GA C703FB GA TT02T68 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-AASGMD | OOSMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| H&M MCDONOUGH | 4 | October 8, 2026 |
| LKQ CORPORATION | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
| COMPANA PET | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| 24/7 EXPRESS LOGISTICS | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHEAST CALLOFF | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| DENAGO EV | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| CEVA ANIMALS HEALTH | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
| EXPRESS LOGISTICS | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| IGLOO KATY | 1 | July 17, 2025 |
| PORT ERIE PLASTICS | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| CUMBERLAND PLASTIC SOLUTIONS | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
| ARMSTRONG TRANSPORT GROUP | 1 | August 24, 2024 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 23, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 1, 2006 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Owner Operator Services Inc
1 NW OOIDA DR, Grain Valley, MO, 64029
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